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 […]
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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 […]
The role of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) for public finance mechanisms
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has revealed once more Europe’s dependency on fossil fuels. The European Commission recently presented its ‘REPowerEU’, a plan to counterattack the crisis with the aim to […]
8 recommendations for an accelerated, secure and Paris compatible energy transition in the EU in the context of the invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine is causing a major humanitarian crisis. On top of that, unfortunately the situation is proving, once more, how politically, socially and economically vulnerable Europe is […]
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 […]
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 […]
MEPs need to support an unprecedented acceleration of the energy transition
MEPs NEED TO SUPPORT AN UNPRECEDENTED ACCELERATION OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION MEPs should send a strong signal at this afternoon’s ITRE committee meeting in support of higher ambition in […]
After fossil gas companies’ record 2021 profits, civil society calls on the EU to provide affordable, renewable heating for all
Brussels, 24 February 2022 Seven major civil society organisations from across Europe, representing the large majority of Europe’s environmental movements, are calling today on the EU to provide clean renewable […]
Renewable Heat For All – Manifesto
As fossil gas prices have soared, millions have been left at even greater risk of energy poverty. It has never been clearer that we need renewable, affordable energy for all. […]
Letter to President Von der Leyen on Taxonomy
LETTER Dear President von der Leyen, We are writing to you in light of the Commission’s upcoming publication of the Taxonomy Complementary Delegated Act on 2 February 2022 to express […]