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Bruegel: Europe’s 2040 climate target – four critical risks and how to manage them

The EU Commission has recommended to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 90 percent until 2040 compared to 1990. Modelling shows that this target is feasible technically and is in line with social acceptability and global fairness objectives. Achieving it will require massive expansion of renewable electricity generation, drastic reductions in fossil-fuel use, energy efficiency measures and deep electrification of end-use sectors.

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04/10/2024
the legal, justice, law

October infringements package: Key decisions by the EU Commission

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. The key decisions taken by the Commission are presented below and grouped by policy area. The Commission is also closing 133 cases in which the issues have been solved.

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03/10/2024

U.S. President proclamation on National Clean Energy Action Month

“When I think of clean energy, I think of good-paying jobs for American workers. Our Nation is leading the fight against the existential threat of climate change all while growing our economy and transitioning this country to a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future. During National Clean Energy Action Month, we recommit to investing in America and American workers as we build a cleaner, more energy secure future” – U.S.

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01/10/2024
regulation, gdpr, data

September infringement package – main decisions

The EU Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States on measures transposing EU directives into national law. Member States concerned have two months to reply to the Commission’s “letters of formal notice” and complete their transposition. Otherwise, the Commission may decide to issue a “reasoned opinion” as next legal step to enforce EU laws.

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26/09/2024

Global supply chains: Speech by EU Commissioner Urpilainen at the UN Global Compact Summit

“In the past 7 years, we have allocated more than €400 million to help the African Continental Free Trade Area take shape. By developing Regional Value Chains, we aim to foster a transition to a resilient, competitive, and economically integrated Africa. Our goal is to diminish the continent’s reliance on unprocessed goods and enhance its resilience against external shocks” – EU Commissioner Urpilainen.

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26/09/2024

UNGA High-level meeting on sea level rise: Statement by EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra

“It is important to recall the advisory opinion of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on a Request submitted to it by the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law. ITLOS found that Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea do have an obligation of due diligence to take all the necessary measures to prevent, reduce and control

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26/09/2024

High Ambition for the High Seas: Remarks by EU Commissioner Hoekstra

“I am heartened to hear the many commitments made here today. This is such an important signal that underlines the broad global support for the Treaty of the High Seas. It reflects a common understanding that we must urgently address the challenges the Ocean are facing. Challenges that humankind has brought to bear” – EU Commissioner Hoekstra at the “High Ambition for the High Seas” UNGA event.

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24/09/2024
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