Further suspension of EU debt and deficit rules show the need for a deep reform of the fiscal rules

    23 May 2022, Brussels – The European Commission proposed today in its Spring Package to continue to suspend the EU fiscal rules capping Member States’ debt and deficit […]

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EU’S NEW ENERGY PLAN ‘REPowerEU’ SHOULD NOT BECOME A SMOKESCREEN FOR LOCK-IN TO FOSSIL FUELS

The European Commission’s plan for energy security includes a boost of renewables and an energy savings plan which is a good step but insufficient to deliver energy security for all […]

Read more 18/05/2022

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Environment Committee takes small steps towards higher climate ambition in the EU

Brussels, Tuesday, May 17th 2022 MEDIA REACTION: TIME FOR MEPs TO TURN ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE VOTES INTO ACTION The Environment committee votes over the last few days prove that the Parliament […]

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REPOWER FOR THE PEOPLE: NEW REPORT INDICATES HOW THE EU CAN WEAN OFF RUSSIAN FOSSIL GAS BY 2025

CAN Europe’s latest briefing shows how the EU can deliver both energy security and Paris agreement, on a more ambitious energy transition pathway with people at the heart of it, […]

Read more 06/05/2022

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REPORT: Boom and Bust Coal 2022: Tracking The Global Coal Plant Pipeline

Boom and Bust Coal 2022: Tracking The Global Coal Plant Pipeline Global Coal Plant Capacity Under Development Shrank 13% in 2021 Steeper Cuts Needed To Achieve Climate Goals LINK TO […]

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REPORT: EU certified olive oil NOT coal for the future of Milas, Turkey

EU certified olive oil NOT coal for the future of Milas, Turkey Research findings show potential benefits for the local economy by investing into olive oil production in the Milas […]

Read more 15/04/2022

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EU Council’s short sighted energy measures neglect the root of the problem: fossil fuels

US-EU LNG deal a scandal endangering both the EU’s and USA’s climate targets EU leaders missed an opportunity to include quick wins on energy efficiency and savings, as well as […]

Read more 28/03/2022

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Study shows Turkey’s coal mines can host enough solar to power almost 7 million homes

Istanbul, 23 March 2022 –  A new report published today by Europe Beyond Coal and its partners shows that approximately half of Turkey’s open-cast coal mines are suitable for conversion […]

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The European Commission fails to put a quick end to fossil fuels and to frontline precious funds for the urgently needed energy transition

  ‘REPowerEU’ needs to go further to cut off fossil fuel imports and to phase out fossil fuels A full scale mobilisation of EU funds is required to end the […]

Read more 08/03/2022

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CAN EUROPE’S STATEMENT ON THE WAR IN UKRAINE AND THE FOSSIL FUEL ENERGY CRISIS

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe stands in solidarity with the people in Ukraine and neighboring countries that are affected by the war. While we wish for the de-escalation of the […]

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