Policy briefing on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Revision

Addressing the structural shortcomings of European buildings, given there substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, is a stepping stone towards the achievement of the climate goals. Therefore, […]

NGOs demand a fully renewable energy system by 2040 in Europe

CAN EUROPE CALL TO ACTION 20 October 2021, Brussels NGOs demand a fully renewable energy system by 2040 in Europe Governments must secure unparalleled and sustainable growth of solar and […]

CAN Europe calls Western Balkan leaders to set ambitious 2030 targets now and decarbonise by 2050

PRESS RELEASE AND POLICY BRIEF Western Balkan states need to set clear and ambitious climate targets (and action plans) by 2030, in order to stay in line with the goals […]

Unveiling the costs of future fossil gas infrastructure – and why they matter for the revision of the TEN-E regulation

The Trans European Energy Infrastructure regulation (TEN-E), defining the criteria and infrastructure categories for Projects of Common Interest (PCIs), is under revision. This briefing looks at both the ongoing revision […]

Position Paper on the revision of the EU LULUCF Regulation

Following an agreement on a revised EU 2030 target of at least -55% net greenhouse gas emission reductions the European Commission will present in July proposals to revise the EU […]

CAN Europe contribution to State aid SA.53625 (2020/N) Germany Compensation of RWE and LEAG for lignite phase-out

POSITION PAPER CAN Europe welcomes the Commission’s decision to start a formal investigation into Germany’s promised compensations to the lignite operators RWE and LEAG for closing their power plants. We […]

CAN Europe’s position on the revision of the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR)

EU and Member State climate legislation remains off track with the international commitments to stop climate change and limit temperature increase to 1.5°C as agreed in the Paris Agreement. The […]

State aid regime à la Green Deal – Subsidies to fossil fuels subvert Just Transition in Gorj County

POLICY BRIEFING The Romanian government’s proposal for CE Oltenia’s restructuring is a test for the European Commission’s commitment to aligning state aid with the European Green Deal. Approving CE Oltenia’s […]

CAN Europe position on the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)

POSITION PAPER Introduction EU and Member State climate action remain off track with the international commitments to stop climate change and keep temperature increase to 1.5°C as agreed in the […]

CAN Europe’s position on the EU’s 2030 climate policy architecture

Introduction EU and Member State climate action remain off track with the international Paris Agreement commitments to prevent dangerous climate change and limit temperature increase to 1.5°C. Nonetheless, recent decisions […]

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