Inception impact assessment – Revision of the Renewable Energy Directive
To ensure we reach net zero emissions by 2040, EU Member States need to phase out fossil fuels and commit to a strong reduction in energy consumption and a transition […]
Date: 2020
Submission to the roadmap on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive
To ensure we reach net zero emissions by 2040, EU Member States need to phase out fossil fuels and commit to a strong reduction in energy consumption and a transition […]
EU-Mercosur: climate costs higher than economic benefits, new report shows
A report commissioned by the French government on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, to be presented to French Prime Minister today shows that solely the expansion of beef production in the […]
European Parliament asks for a faster and deeper renovation of buildings
The members of the European Parliament (EP) have voted for maximising the energy efficiency potential of the EU building stock[1], calling on the European Commission to develop consistent measures to […]
The Western Balkans must match the EU’s new 2030 GHG emissions reduction target of at least 55%
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed the new target in her state of the (European) Union address at the European Parliament yesterday. She said “the […]
European Commission boosts EU’s 2030 climate ambition
In her first State of the Union, European Commission president Von der Leyen tabled a proposal for at least 55% emission cuts for the EU by 2030, up from the […]
Double-faced European Parliament opens the door for fossil fuel subsidies in the EU’s Just Transition Fund
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the Just Transition Fund (JTF), and has allowed for fossil gas subsidies to be included while the goal of the fund is […]
Media briefing: 40 vs 55% emission cuts for 2030
The European Commission will likely launch on Thursday 17 September a proposal to increase the EU’s 2030 climate target to -55% emission reductions and removals of greenhouse gases, as compared […]
Environment committee puts the European Parliament one step closer to the Paris Agreement goal
The members of the Environment committee of the European Parliament have set their position on the European Climate Law. By endorsing a 2030 climate target for the EU of 60% […]
Environment committee puts the European Parliament one step closer to the Paris Agreement goal
The members of the Environment committee of the European Parliament have set their position on the European Climate Law. By endorsing a 2030 climate target for the EU of 60% […]