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 […]

Read more 05/07/2021

Position paper Press release Europe in transition

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 […]

Read more 29/06/2021

Position paper Report Energy transition

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 […]

Read more 11/06/2021

Position paper Climate action

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 […]

Read more 08/06/2021

Position paper Energy transition Financing the transition

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 […]

Read more 27/05/2021

Position paper Energy transition

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 […]

Read more 27/05/2021

Position paper Energy transition Europe in transition

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 […]

Read more 26/05/2021

Position paper Climate action

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 […]

Read more 10/05/2021

Position paper Climate action

Just Transformation Vision

Taking action to avert catastrophic climate change is a moral imperative. To not do so would be an act of injustice against those citizens, communities and workers who are most […]

Read more 05/05/2021

Position paper Global transition

CAN Europe’s Position Paper on Hydrogen

The role of hydrogen in Europe’s energy transition has become a significant topic of debate in recent months. This paper aims to set out Climate Action Network Europe’s position on […]

Read more 16/02/2021

Position paper Energy transition