The Energy Union lacks a clear winning strategy
European leaders adopted today conclusions on the creation of an “Energy Union with a forward-looking climate policy”. According to Climate Action Network Europe and its
19/03/2015
Bridge or blockade? The role of gas in the transition to renewable energy
This Wednesday, the EU heads of state and government will be discussing the Energy Union. Wendel Trio, Director of Europe’s huge Climate Action Network has lobbied
17/03/2015
New report exposes continued lack of will to implement agreed EU energy efficiency legislation
Coalition of Energy Savings calls on Member States to get serious on implementing the Energy Efficiency Directive As EU leaders discuss how to move the
16/03/2015
South East Europe should not become a dumping ground for dirty energy projects, say MEPs
Last Friday, 6th March, Chairs of the European Parliament Delegations for six* EU accession countries and the Vice-President of the European Parliament sent a letter
10/03/2015
The EU’s climate pledge for the Paris agreement sets a low standard for other emitters
Today the EU’s environment ministers signed off the EU’s commitment towards the Paris agreement on climate change. According to Climate Action Network Europe and its
06/03/2015
Member States and Commission in conflict over EU’s commitment to the Paris climate deal
On Friday, 6th March, the EU’s environment ministers will discuss and most likely decide upon the EU’s commitment towards the Paris agreement on climate change.
04/03/2015
Commission’s Paris proposals useful, but insufficient
The European Commission’s proposals for the EU’s contribution to the Paris Climate Summit announced today advocate for a strong, legally binding outcome of the international
24/02/2015
European Parliament takes a step to knock out Europe’s toxic tonnes…later rather than sooner
Today the European Parliament’s environment committee took the first steps to reform the EU’s Emissions Trading System. Following intense pressure from forward looking investors and
24/02/2015
Post-2020 ETS reform
Europe is currently discussing how it should reform its ETS for the post 2020 period. In July 2015, the European Commission released its proposal on
20/02/2015
CAN Europe Position on the Market Stability Reserve
On May 5th 2016 the Council and the European Parliament have come to a compromise on the Market Stability Reserve (MSR). CAN Europe called for
20/02/2015