Cuts to fossil fuel demand ‘essential’ amid petroleum squeeze, Jørgensen says The European Commission’s energy chief has urged member states to consider voluntary demand curtailment for fossil fuels, as energy ministers mull measures to safeguard EU energy supplies.

The European Commission’s energy chief has urged member states to consider voluntary demand curtailment for fossil fuels, as energy ministers mull measures to safeguard EU energy supplies ⬇️

LEAK: Cyprus broadly sticks to initial proposal on CBAM extension The Cypriot presidency has distributed a draft compromise on a broadening of the EU’s carbon border tax to downstream products, which largely adheres to the European Commission’s original text.

LEAK: The Cypriot presidency has distributed a draft compromise on a broadening of the EU’s carbon border tax to downstream products, which largely adheres to the European Commission’s original text ⬇️

ECHA experts back proposed blanket ban on PFAS The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has put forward two long-awaited opinions on a group restriction on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’, with both of its scientific committees tentatively supporting a broad...

ECHA has put forward two long-awaited opinions on a group restriction on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’, with both of its scientific committees tentatively supporting a broad ban on the environmentally persistent substances ⬇️

EU court rules against Commission over refusal to disclose pesticide approval votes The EU’s lower court has struck down a European Commission decision to deny public access to details on several controversial pesticide reapprovals, in what campaigners hail as a “major step” towards ...

The EU’s lower court has struck down a European Commission decision to deny public access to details on several controversial pesticide reapprovals, in what campaigners hail as a “major step” towards greater accountability in EU decision-making ⬇️

Von der Leyen announces new decarbonisation ‘investment booster’ The European Commission president has pledged €30 billion in financial support for industry decarbonisation projects, funded through the EU emissions trading system, alongside an immediate review of t...

The European Commission president has pledged €30 billion in financial support for industry decarbonisation projects, funded through the EU emissions trading system, alongside an immediate review of the Market Stability Reserve under the cap and trade scheme ⬇️

‘Essential for long-term viability’: Member states back sustainable use of biomass The EU Council has called for effective implementation of current legislation setting out sustainability criteria for biomass, but has stopped short of calling for any additional measures.

The EU Council has called for effective implementation of current legislation setting out sustainability criteria for biomass, but has stopped short of calling for any additional measures ⬇️

Brussels moves forward with revision of Water Framework Directive The European Commission has outlined plans to tweak the EU’s water protection rules, with restrictions on discharging mining waste in water bodies identified among potential “problems” hindering criti...

The European Commission has outlined plans to tweak the EU’s water protection rules, with restrictions on discharging mining waste in water bodies identified among potential “problems” hindering critical raw materials extraction ⬇️

Member states rally behind a ‘robust and predictable’ EU ETS A coalition of national capitals has warned that suspending or weakening the EU emissions trading system would be a “very worrying” regression.

A coalition of national capitals has warned that suspending or weakening the EU emissions trading system would be a “very worrying” regression ⬇️

LEAK: Member states to consider scope of post-2030 climate framework Environment ministers are set to discuss the revision of several key EU green laws at a meeting next week as part of efforts to meet the bloc’s 2040 climate target.

LEAK: Environment ministers are set to discuss the revision of several key EU green laws at a meeting next week as part of efforts to meet the bloc’s 2040 climate target ⬇️

Suspending EU ETS in light of Iran crisis would be ‘huge mistake’, Ribera warns Surging oil and gas prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran should only serve to speed up Europe’s transition away from fossil fuels, commissioners Dan Jørgensen and Teresa Ribera have said.

Surging oil and gas prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran should only serve to speed up Europe’s transition away from fossil fuels, commissioners Dan Jørgensen and Teresa Ribera have said ⬇️

Fossil fuel industry fret over implementation of EU methane emission rules Fossil industry representatives have claimed in a fresh report that oil and gas supplies risk being severely constrained if the EU implements the 2024 Methane Regulation as planned, in what climate ca...

Fossil industry representatives have claimed in a fresh report that oil and gas supplies risk being severely constrained if the EU implements the 2024 Methane Regulation as planned, in what climate campaigners describe as “alarmist” scenarios ⬇️

LEAK: Commission sets out plan to fund nuclear power buildout with EU budget The EU executive is planning to support a swift uptake of small nuclear reactors through the EU’s InvestEU programme, according to a draft of the upcoming Clean Energy Investment strategy.

LEAK: The EU executive is planning to support a swift uptake of small nuclear reactors through the EU’s InvestEU programme, according to a draft of the upcoming Clean Energy Investment strategy ⬇️

Finland calls for wholesale revision of EU green laws The Finnish government has put forward a long list of recent EU climate and environmental legislation it sees as ripe for revision under the bloc’s ongoing “simplification” efforts, including several ...

The Finnish government has put forward a long list of recent EU climate and environmental legislation it sees as ripe for revision under the bloc’s ongoing “simplification” efforts, including several key Green Deal laws ⬇️

Commission proposes sweeping permit simplifications in new industry zones The EU executive has put forward a proposal to grant overriding public interest status to any industrial project set up in dedicated acceleration areas, in an effort aimed at providing “simplified per...

The EU executive has put forward a proposal to grant overriding public interest status to any industrial project set up in dedicated acceleration areas, in an effort aimed at providing “simplified permitting” for heavy industry ⬇️

LEAK: Commission narrows list of ‘strategic sectors’ in industry act The European Commission is expected to table a more targeted proposal for an Industrial Accelerator Act, according to a fresh draft, limiting priority status designation under the legislation to a han...

LEAK: The European Commission is expected to table a more targeted proposal for an Industrial Accelerator Act, according to a fresh draft, limiting priority status designation under the legislation to a handful of sectors including carmaking and steel ⬇️

Von der Leyen confirms provisional application of EU-Mercosur deal The European Commission president has committed to move forward with a swift implementation of the recently signed trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, without waiting for Parliament...

The European Commission president has committed to move forward with a swift implementation of the recently signed trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, without waiting for Parliament to give its formal consent to the deal ⬇️

Ministers divided over calls for drastic overhaul of EU carbon market Several national capitals have pushed back against efforts spearheaded by Poland to swiftly reduce the cost of CO2 emission permits under the EU’s cap and trade scheme, cautioning against undermining ...

Several national capitals have pushed back against efforts spearheaded by Poland to swiftly reduce the cost of CO2 emission permits under the EU’s cap and trade scheme, cautioning against undermining the cornerstone climate framework ⬇️

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Commission abandons plan to restrict lead bullets after member state backlash The European Commission has given into pressure from national capitals to ditch a proposed restriction on lead bullets, saying that its “potential impact, however small,” on weapons manufacturers trum...

The European Commission has given into pressure from national capitals to ditch a proposed restriction on lead bullets, saying that its “potential impact, however small,” on weapons manufacturers trumps their damage to human health and the environment ⬇️

Commission commits to ‘maximum transparency’ when acting urgently following watchdog opinion The European Commission has pledged to properly record and explain any future legislative decisions taken urgently, in response to “maladministration” findings from the EU Ombudsman.

The European Commission has pledged to properly record and explain any future legislative decisions taken urgently, in response to “maladministration” findings from the EU Ombudsman ⬇️

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EU’s climate advisers call for stronger corporate sustainability rules to boost adaptation The recently weakened Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive should be revised if the EU is to fully account for the growing impact of climate change, the bloc’s climate watchdog has said.

The recently weakened Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive should be revised if the EU is to fully account for the growing impact of climate change, the bloc’s climate watchdog has said ⬇️

Green groups criticise ‘sidelining’ of experts at stakeholder talks on revising EU nature laws The EU executive is holding a closed-door consultation with select stakeholders this week on the revision of the EU’s longstanding nature directives, in a process criticised by environmental groups as...

The EU executive is holding a closed-door consultation with select stakeholders this week on the revision of the EU’s longstanding nature directives, in a process criticised by environmental groups as serving industry interests ⬇️

Von der Leyen plans ‘deep housecleaning’ as next step in deregulation drive The European Commission is preparing a parallel process to review the full EU statute book, alongside further topic-specific ‘omnibus’ simplification packages, with an action plan on detailed proposal...

The European Commission is preparing a parallel process to review the full EU statute book, alongside further topic-specific ‘omnibus’ simplification packages, with an action plan on detailed proposals promised “soon” ⬇️

Commission ‘simplifications’ behind EUDR IT problems, documents reveal A decision to allow automated submissions of due diligence statements meant to simplify how businesses comply with the EU’s anti-deforestation law caused a massive increase in system load estimates an...

A decision to allow automated submissions of due diligence statements meant to simplify how businesses comply with the EU’s anti-deforestation law caused a massive increase in system load estimates and ultimate postponement ⬇️

Simplification is affecting dozens of EU green talks – right now. Which will progress and which will stall? 🇪🇺

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Industry calls for reform of EU carbon market to reflect ‘global realities’ European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has defended the “clear benefits” delivered by the EU’s emissions trading system, amid industry claims that the cost of polluting in the bloc is push...

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has defended the “clear benefits” delivered by the EU’s emissions trading system, amid industry claims that the cost of polluting in the bloc is pushing production abroad ⬇️

Von der Leyen pledges initiative to stop member states ‘gold-plating’ EU rules The European Commission is drawing up plans to prevent member states from enacting national laws that go beyond EU rules, while “doubling down” on efforts to cut cumbersome permitting procedures.

The European Commission is drawing up plans to prevent member states from enacting national laws that go beyond EU rules, while “doubling down” on efforts to cut cumbersome permitting procedures ⬇️

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