EU regulatory bullying: example #73

Yesterday the European Union published a list of nearly 4,000 airlines that it could ban from European airports if they don’t reduce their impact on the environment.

This is the latest in a series of moves whereby Europe is forcing global change. As Stratfor wrote in January of 2008 (emphasis mine),

The European Union’s strategy to take the regulatory helm is evident in issues such as climate change, chemicals regulation, genetically modified organisms and antitrust regulation, for which Europe has adopted legislation or enforcement regimes that are stricter than those of the United States—and that, through the “California effect,” are forcing changes globally.

About the smackdown on airlines, EUbusiness.com reported yesterday,

The EU adopted the policy in January despite opposition from the majority of International Civil Aviation Organization (icao) member countries and companies belonging to the International Air Transport Association (iata). A new European law is due to come into force soon.Under the new law, from Jan. 1, 2012, all airlines—both European and non-European—operating within Europe would have to limit CO2 emissions or face penalties.Airlines will have to start monitoring their emissions from January 2010, in line with plans submitted this year.

Biblical prophecy describes a rapacious economic powerhouse emerging in the end time that rules over global trade and commerce. Europe has a mind to step into that role and is increasingly demanding the world get in line. Read our articles “Bending the World to Its Rules” and “Financial Regulation in Prophecy!” for more understanding on this subject.