Green budgets: how regional governments are turning climate ambition into spending (euobserver.com)

• Regional governments using fiscal autonomy for climate goals
• Insight from Climate Group executive on devolved powers
• Shift towards green investment at subnational level

"European regional governments are leveraging their fiscal powers to drive climate action. Champa Patel of the Climate Group notes these entities often have significant devolved authority over budgets, regulations, and technical decisions. This trend enables faster, localized green investments, from renewable energy to sustainable infrastructure. Subnational budgets are emerging as powerful tools for decarbonization."