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EU Parliament urges to define a new collective goal for financing climate action
The European Parliament adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP29, which aims to define a new collective goal for financing climate action.
Budapest Declaration shapes Europe’s competitive and climate-neutral future
At last week's informal European Council meeting in Budapest, leaders adopted the Budapest Declaration on the New European Competitiveness Deal.
EU reports record 8% drop in GHG emissions for 2023 amid renewable energy growth
The European Union achieved an 8% reduction in GHG emissions in 2023 compared to the previous year, marking the largest annual decrease in decades, outside of the Covid-19 pandemic period, according to the latest Climate Action Progress Report.
EU imposes definitive duties on unfairly subsidised EVs from China
The European Commission concluded its anti-subsidy investigation by imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China for a period of 5 years.
EU energy markets stabilise with record renewable energy generation in second quarter
European Union energy markets showed marked stabilisation in the second quarter of 2024, with renewables surpassing half of all electricity generation for the first time, according to a new released quarterly reports from the EU.
EASE and 46 organisations urge EU to prioritise investments in the green and just transition
EASE, along with 46 businesses, civil society organisations, associations and investors, is urging the EU to prioritise investments in Europe’s green and just transition to sustain the region’s competitive sustainability.
EU imports more green energy products than it exports
In 2023, the European Union continued to rely heavily on imports of green energy products, the bloc said, with solar panels, liquid biofuels, and wind turbines making up the bulk of imports.
Ukraine, European Commission prepare for negotiations on EU energy sector integration
Ukraine and the European Union have started preparations for meetings and talks around a framework in which the parties will negotiate energy sector integration for Ukraine and Europe, the energy ministry in Kyiv said.
Member States support Commission’s proposal to impose tariffs on imports of Chinese battery electric vehicles
The Commission's proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China has obtained the necessary support from EU Member States for the adoption of tariffs.
European Commission publishes final Terms and Conditions for renewable hydrogen auction
The European Commission has published the final Terms and Conditions for its second auction for producing renewable hydrogen, a key pillar of the European Hydrogen Bank.
Ursula von der Leyen unveils new EU Commission structure: priorities and key appointments for a green transition
European Commission's president Ursula von der Leyen presented to the Parliament the planned structure of the new college, after defining as core priorities prosperity, security, democracy and competitiveness in the twin transition.
Powering Europe’s future: how Draghi’s report ties growth to decarbonisation
The long-awaited report on 'The Future of European Competitiveness', authored by Mario Draghi presents a vision for Europe’s economic future, placing energy and decarbonisation at the core of the continent's growth strategy.