Roswall: Circular economy key to Europe’s competitiveness and resilience
At the German Council for Sustainable Development’s annual conference in Berlin, Commissioner Jessika Roswall said the circular economy is now…
4th European EnerGreenDeal Conference: Keynote speech by EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra
"Today, as we drive clean growth, innovation, and a more sustainable future, this is more crucial than ever. Over the past…
EP Committee hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Teresa Ribera Rodríguez
Three committees questioned Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Spanish candidate for Commission Executive Vice-President for the Clean, Just and Competitive Transition. In…
Speech by EU Commissioner Ferreira to the Bundestag Committee on EU Affairs
"In the coming decades, EU growth will be shaped by 3 key transitions: green, digital and demographic. These bring new opportunities.…
EU finalises key reforms to benefit from clean, secure and stable energy supplies
The EU Commission welcomes today's adoption of important electricity and gas market reforms and the new regulatory framework to boost…
Gas and hydrogen: EU Council signs off on new market package
The new rules will help make the shift to renewable and low-carbon gases, in particular hydrogen, in the energy system,…
CDU-Wirtschaftsrat: Rede von EU-Klimakommissar Hoekstra
"Mit dem Green Deal haben wir Energie, Klima und Wirtschaft zusammengeführt. Wir haben dafür gesorgt, dass unser Klimaplan auch unser…
EU Commission welcomes ‘Fit for 55’ legislation for 2030 goals
The Commission welcomes today's adoption of two final pillars of its ‘Fit for 55' legislative package for delivering the EU's…
EU Commission launches exchange programme to help Member States’ civil servants go green
Brussels, 3 April 2023 Today, the Commission launched an EU-wide exchange programme to strengthen the...
EU Commissioners Reynders and Sinkevičius on misleading environmental claims and on the right to repair
Brussels, 22 March 2023 “Check against delivery” Commissioner DidierReynders Je suis heureux d’être avec vous...
Finland: EU Commission approves €150m to support security of electricity supply
Brussels, 11 October 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a...
State aid: EU Commission approves additional German measures to support green electricity
Brussels, 27 September 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, three...
Romania: EU Commission approves €149m to support renewable hydrogen production
Brussels, 8 August 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a...
Germany: EU Commission approves €2.98bn to promote green district heating
Brussels, 2 August 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules,...
Grüne/EFA: EU Chips Act bleibt hinter Erfordernissen des EU Green Deal zurück
Brüssel, 8. Februar 2022 Gerade hat die Europäische Kommission das Halbleiter-Gesetz vorgestellt. Hierzu erklärt die...
New EU Green Deal package targets deforestation, waste management, and soils
Brussels, 17 November 2021 Today, the Commission adopted three new initiatives that are necessary for...
Biodiversity: How the EU Commission wants to protect and restore European forests in Green Deal
Brussels, 16 Jul 2021 Today, the European Commission adopted the New EU Forest Strategy for 2030,...
Renew Europe welcomes proposal “Fit for 2030” – ready to scrutinize and improve it
July 14, 2021 Renew Europe welcomes the European Commission’s long-awaited publication of the Fit for...
Sustainable transport, infrastructure and fuels – EU Commission Q&A
1. How will transport contribute to meeting the EU’s target of at least -55% emissions...
Effort Sharing Regulation and Land, Forestry and Agriculture Regulation – EU Commission Q&A
THE EFFORT SHARING REGULATION 1. What is the purpose of the Effort Sharing Regulation? The...
ACEA: EU auto industry’s initial reaction to Europe’s climate plans Fit for 55
Brussels, 14 July 2021 – Given the crucial importance of the mammoth ‘Fit for 55’...
ECR: Don’t let rural and coal-dependent regions be the ones hardest hit by the Green Deal
The ECR Group does not object to achieving climate neutrality by the EU as a...
Revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) – EU Commission Q&A
How can the EU’s energy taxation rules contribute to reaching our goal of at least...
Making our energy system fit for our climate targets – EU Commission Q&A
1. How will renewable energy and energy efficiency contribute to the EU’s 2030 target to...
Schulze: Europa führt neue industrielle Revolution an hin zur Klimaneutralität
Bundesregierung wird EU-Maßnahmenpaket zügig und konstruktiv prüfen Nachdem die EU-Mitgliedstaaten und das EU-Parlament sich mit...
EU 2030 climate package: Reaction from Environment Committee Chair Canfin (Renew Europe)
“The EU Parliament must ensure the new laws meet our climate ambitions”, says Pascal Canfin,...
Just Transition Fund: EU Commission welcomes adoption of Public Sector Loan Facility
The EU Commission welcomes the adoption by the Council of the Regulation on the Public...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 6 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: UNFCCC Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 Kicks Off CARBON PRICING Investors...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 24-25 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: EUROPEAN COUNCIL European Council conclusions on climate change Opening remarks...
EU Commission proposes a sustainable blue economy in the European Union
Brussels, 17 May 2021 Today, the European Commission is proposing a new approach for a sustainable...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 12 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: EU ETS ETS Market Stability Reserve to reduce auction volume...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 11 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: COP26 COP26 President celebrates crucial climate partnership during visit to...
Green Deal: EU Commission aims for zero pollution in air, water, and soil
Today, the European Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water...
Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans attends Petersberg Climate Dialogue
On 7 May, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans participates in the 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue, an annual high-level...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 30 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: UNFCCC UNFCCC: Urgent Climate Action Is Needed to Safeguard the...
European Committee of the Regions: Green Deal – from the local level to the global stage
VISIT WEBSITE The Green Deal Going Local working group calls for stronger political engagement and...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 28 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: OZONE Update: Contingency plan for the meetings of the ozone...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 26 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: JUST TRANSITION MECHANISM EU Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement...
Die Grünen/EFA starten Eil-Petition: Rettet den Europäischen Green Deal!
Die Europawahl war die erste Klima-Wahl überhaupt. Millionen Menschen sind auf die Straße gegangen. Ihre...
EU Commission launches public consultation on revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Link 30 March 2021 Brussels The Commission has launched today an open public consultation on...
Eurocommerce: Consumers want more organic food, retail and wholesale want to provide it
,Speaking today on the launch of the Commission 2030 Action Plan for organic production, EuroCommerce...
EEAS: EU foreign ministers discuss climate and energy: call for global phase-out of fossil fuels
Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. Global...
Committee of the Regions: Strengthening European supply of critical raw materials is vital for Green Deal and resilience of key industries
The Action Plan for Critical Raw Materials presented by the European Commission in September 2020...
Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2021
Link 16 March 2021 Thank you very much, Melinda Crane! Herr Bundesaußenminister, lieber Heiko, Herr...
Sustainable finance: EU Commission welcomes reports on development of EU sustainability reporting standards
The European Commission has welcomed today the publication of two reports setting out recommendations on...
EU Parliament debates carbon leakage: prevent firms from avoiding emissions rules
The Parliament is discussing a carbon levy on imported goods to stop companies moving outside...