Western Balkans advance in environmental and climate action, but more efforts needed
An EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) report provides an overview of environment and climate achievements in the Western Balkans region,…
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2.6 percent in Q2 of 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents…
Climate report shows largest annual drop in EU greenhouse gas emissions for decades
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023, compared to 2022, reveals the latest climate action progress report by…
Growth in renewables: EU greenhouse gas emissions fall by over 8% in 2023
The EU Commission has published today the 2024 Climate Action Progress Report. According to the report, net EU greenhouse gas (GHG)…
Eurostat: EU economy greenhouse gas emissions decrease by 4.0% in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 894 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents…
Klima-Expertenrat zur Berechnung der deutschen Treibhausgasemissionen für 2023
Die Treibhausgasemissionen sind 2023 im Vorjahresvergleich insgesamt deutlich gesunken, es handelt sich um den stärksten Rückgang der klimarelevanten Gase seit…
EU Commission recommends 2040 emissions target for climate neutrality
The Commission has today published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to reach the agreed goal of making the…
RRF: EU Commission approves €1.7bn Italian State aid scheme to support agrivoltaic installations
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.7 billion Italian scheme made available in part through…
EU approves €2.5bn Czech plan for industrial decarbonization
The European Commission has approved a €2.5 billion (60 billion CZK) Czech scheme to help manufacturing companies to decarbonise their production processes…
WEF: The top 5 countries for electric vehicle adoption
Norway is the world leader, with 80% of new car sales electric. Other leading countries include Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands…
State aid: EU Commission approves modification of Dutch scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The beneficiaries will receive support via a variable premium contract of a duration ranging between 12 and 15 years. The…
Greenhouse gas emissions: Member states ready to negotiate with EU Parliament
Brussels, 5 April 2023 Member states agreed today on a mandate for the presidency to...
Climate change: EU Parliament votes to reduce member states’ emissions by 40%
Brussels, 14 March 2023 The new Effort Sharing Regulation reduces the allowed maximum level of...
Denmark: EU Commission approves €170m to support renewable hydrogen production
Brussels, 15 February 2023 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a...
EU Cohesion Policy: €192m for Latvia’s just climate transition
Brussels, 1 December 2022 Following the approval of Latvia’s single Cohesion Policy programme for the...
EU agrees to COP27 compromise to protect those most vulnerable to climate change
Brussels, 21 November 2022 At the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference which ended on Sunday...
Energy importers and exporters on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Brussels, 11 November 2022 The United States, European Union, Japan, Canada, Norway, Singapore, and the...
Statement by EU Commission President at the COP27 plenary meeting
Brussels, 8 November 2022 In February, in the same week that Russia invaded Ukraine, the...
COP27: EU calls on all Parties to limit global warming and respect the Paris Agreement
Brussels, 4 November 2022 At the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference starting this weekend in...
Car-recharging stations should be available every 60 km, say MEPs
Brussels, 19 October To help the EU become climate neutral, MEPs want car-recharging stations every...
Romania: EU Commission approves €1.5bn to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs
Brussels, 13 September 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a...
Recovery and Resilience Facility: EU Commission approves Italian scheme to support biomethane production
Brussels, 8 August 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an...
EU Modernisation Fund invests €2.4bn in seven Member States’ green transition
Brussels, 8 June 2022 On Wednesday, the Modernisation Fund made available €2.4 billion to seven...