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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Urgent call to veto Commission proposal on releasing allowances from the Market Stability Reserve to finance REPowerEU measures

  May 2022 Dear Member of the European Parliament, We write to you to express our grave concern about the European Commission’s proposal to generate EUR 20 billion from the […]

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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 […]

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G10 Letter to Commission on REPowerEU

Frans Timmermans Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, European Commission With copy to: Diederik Samsom Head of Cabinet, Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, European Commission Brussels, 13/16th May […]

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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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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 […]

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Rooftop Solar PV Country Comparison Report

The report produced by CAN Europe and its member organisations focusing on rooftop solar PV on residential buildings (including both individual and collective self-consumption) shows that there are still significant […]

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Making EU climate policy Fit For 1.5!

  CAN Europe’s latest briefing shows there is only one way to ensure a fair and Paris compatible EU emission pathway – through significant improvements of key climate laws – […]

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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, […]

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