Letter: CAN Europe recommendations regarding the REPowerEU plan and its interlinkages with the Fit for 55 package

Dear Permanent Representative,   Ahead of the special meeting of the European Council, planned for the 30th and the 31st of May, CAN Europe would like to share with you […]

Read more 25/05/2022

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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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Press release Climate action Financing the transition

How to maximise the social benefits of climate action

In 2021, the European Commission tabled a series of legislative proposals — the so-called Fit For 55 legislative package. The aim is to revise the current 2030 climate and energy […]

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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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Modernisation Fund: The overlooked source that can change the energy transition game

The existing Modernisation Fund created under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has the potential to be a real game-changer for lower-income EU Member States to achieve the just energy […]

Read more 16/05/2022

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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: 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

Press release Report Europe in transition Financing the transition

Repowering the EU?

POLICY BRIEFING Mobilising EU financial instruments and policies to accelerate the phase out of the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels Background This policy briefing builds on CAN Europe’s recommendations for […]

Read more 29/03/2022

Policy Briefing Energy transition Financing the transition

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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Joint statement on Social Climate Fund

Lack of ambition and solidarity from Member States risk derailing the Social Climate Fund’s potential to deliver transformative change and a Just Transition for all. The Social Climate Fund (SCF […]

Read more 23/03/2022

Statement Climate action Financing the transition