Letter to Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries on revised standards for large combustion plants

Dear Commissioner Vella, On 28 April the Commission will seek the approval of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Article 75 Committee for a revised version of the so-called ‘LCP BREF’ industrial […]

Letter to heads of state on the Financial Transactions Tax (FTT)

Dear heads of state, We, the undersigned, coalitions of civil society organisations and trade unions representing millions of European citizens campaigning for the Financial Transactions Tax (FTT), write to you on […]

The Europe we want: Just, Sustainable, Democratic and Inclusive

In advance of the 60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome that founded the European Community, European civil society organisations and trade unions have appealed to EU leaders to show […]

Letter to Foreign Affairs Ministers on climate diplomacy

Dear Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council on 6 March you will discuss the interlinkage between the EU’s climate and energy diplomacy and security policy. Climate […]

Letter to the European Commission on Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) mid-term evaluation

Dear Mr. Ruijters, The energy, telecommunications and transport sectors represent significant parts of the EU economy. All three sectors need modernisation to build a solid basis for a competitive and […]

Open letter to EU Environment Ministers on the revision of the EU ETS

Dear Environment Minister, Ahead of the Environment Council we, the undersigned, representing 32 networks and organizations from 30 countries, would like to urge you to ensure that the low-carbon funding […]

Letter to Energy Ministers on the ‘Clean Energy for all Europeans’ package ahead of the Energy Council

Dear Minister, During the Energy Council on 27 February in Brussels, you will present your country’s views on the ‘Clean Energy package for all Europeans’ published by the European Commission […]

Letter to Environment Ministers ahead of the Council on the ETS reform

Dear Environment Minister, Ahead of the informal Environment Council Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe would like to urge you to stand for significant reforms of the Emissions Trading Scheme.

Letter to Vice-President of the European Commission regarding the Southern Gas Corridor

Dear Vice-President Šefčovič, As civil society organisations who have been monitoring developments around the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) for some time, we, the undersigned, would like to take the opportunity of your […]

Letter to Finance ministers on G20 preparations ahead of ECOFIN Council on February 21st 2017

Dear Minister, During the upcoming ECOFIN Council on 21 February, you will have the opportunity to give your input towards the EU’s preparation of the terms of reference for the […]

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