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French government says low-carbon electricity mix is magnet for foreign investment on 17/05/24
The French president touts it, the French Delegate Minister for Energy praises it: the decarbonized nature of the French electricity mix is an unparalleled asset in attracting foreign investment, particularly in industry. The reality is more complex.
Member states push for faster decarbonisation of heating and cooling on 16/05/24
On Wednesday (15 May), 15 EU countries published a joint working document calling on the European Commission to prioritise the decarbonisation of heating and cooling, to increase the EU's energy independence and meet its climate targets.
Driving circular economy: Europe’s path to strategic autonomy in the wake of EU Elections [Promoted content] on 16/05/24
As the EU prepares for a new mandate, Citeo advocates 11 measures aimed at developing an environmental and sovereign economic model for Europe.
EU backs sanctions on Russian propaganda outlets as part of next sanctions package on 16/05/24
Four Russian state media outlets will be added to the European Union's blacklist, while other measures for the 14th sanctions package against Moscow are still in the early stages of discussion following a meeting of EU ambassadors on Wednesday (15 May).
Baltic states in ‘final phase of work’ to desynchronise electricity grids from Moscow on 16/05/24
In the context of the war in Ukraine, the three Baltic States want to accelerate the desynchronisation of their electricity grids from Russia and Belarus and complete it by February 2025 at the latest.
Fresh US tariffs on China split EU Social Democrats along Franco-German divide on 15/05/24
The increase in tariffs on China's electric vehicles (EVs) and other products by the US administration is dividing politicians within the EU's centre-left Socialists & Democrats (S&D) group, who disagree on whether Europe should follow up with a similar measure.
Supporters rally for Nature Restoration Law, but no sign of movement in Council on 15/05/24
Yesterday (Tuesday 14 May) environment ministers from 11 national governments wrote to their counterparts across the EU, urging them to adopt the law at the next Environmental Council meeting on 17 June.
Power-to-heat – How can it decarbonise district heating? on 15/05/24
Decarbonising the heating and cooling sector is central to achieving the energy transition. This is recognised in the European Green Deal and the ‘Fit for 55’ package, as without increasing the share of renewables in this sector, our energy and climate targets cannot be achieved cost-effectively.
EU needs to make Green and Industrial Deals go hand in hand [Promoted content] on 15/05/24
A clear legislative and governance roadmap from the next European Commission to promote decarbonisation and protect both industry competitiveness and the energy supply for citizens will unlock private and public sector cooperation to achieve the Green Deal’s ambitions.
Bulgarian far-right provokes clash with Ukrainian nuclear experts on 15/05/24
Supporters of Bulgaria's pro-Russian far-right Vazrazhdane (Revival) party clashed with a Ukrainian delegation of nuclear experts at the site where the Belene nuclear power plant was expected to be built, in a video shared by the pro-Russian party on social media on Tuesday.

 Energy & Environment 
Post-growth thinking in the Brussels Bubble (15/05/24)
Build climate resilience in cities using nature-based solutions, say conservation experts [Advocacy Lab Content] (15/05/24)
EU’s promising critical raw materials plans risk being undermined by lack of commitment  (14/05/24)
Brussels updates rules for fast-track renewable zones, restricted auctions (14/05/24)
Europe Ahead: ECR’s Hoogeveen on why EU needs ‘deregulation’ (14/05/24)
The Brief – The EU election punching bag (13/05/24)
Renewables: slow progress means France remains on collision course with EU Commission (13/05/24)
New EU scheme could hike petrol, gas prices higher than expected, key lawmakers admit (13/05/24)
The struggle to put a price on climate change (13/05/24)
French nuclear safety authority greenlights commissioning of Flamanville power plant (13/05/24)
Polish farmers march against ‘green poison’ EU climate change rules (11/05/24)
China’s BYD will consider second Europe plant in 2025, executive says (10/05/24)
Public development banks should not prop up the fossil fuel industry (10/05/24)
Key EU lawmaker Peter Liese already eyeing next CO2 price revamp (10/05/24)
Biofuels election promise, a renewed mandate for renewables [Advocacy Lab Content] (10/05/24)
Sustainability and society, the future of Europe’s leather industry [Advocacy Lab Content] (09/05/24)
A roadmap to EU forest resilience – Tackling climate change and forest disturbances (08/05/24)
Brazil floods death toll rises to 90, dozens still stranded (08/05/24)
World’s record-breaking temperature streak extends through April (08/05/24)
Global renewables approach 30% share in 2023, on the back of solar, EU leadership (08/05/24)
China’s Xi to woo close ally Hungary with more investment (08/05/24)
Has the G7 hammered the last nail into coal’s coffin? (08/05/24)
Czech far-right leader ready to back von der Leyen, lists conditions (07/05/24)
Europe’s looming power grid roadblock: Transformers (07/05/24)
Climate activists want to change EU politics before it changes them (07/05/24)
Europe’s auto suppliers – and their workers – feel the pressure (06/05/24)
EU’s Green Deal target of disinfo ahead of June vote (06/05/24)
The 10 times EU Parliament pulled its weight and flexed muscles (06/05/24)
EU elections: Alignment on climate shows that door remains open for EPP-ECR coalition (06/05/24)
Tech-driven REPowerEU needs a boost says McKinsey [Advocacy Lab Content] (03/05/24)
Offshore wind: France aims for 45 GW by 2050 with 50% European production (03/05/24)
Air France, Lufthansa Group airlines part of EU greenwashing probe (03/05/24)
Bulgarian court stops largest EU-funded environmental project, citing health risks (03/05/24)
Net Zero Industry Act and the future of green industrial strategy (03/05/24)
Europe’s tech talent shortage threatens EU digital and green transition, warn industry leaders [Advocacy Lab Content] (03/05/24)
EU sees raw materials push, but are investment framework conditions in place? [Advocacy Lab Content] (03/05/24)
Malta’s energy minister warns: The energy crisis isn’t over (02/05/24)
Contrails – Plane to see (02/05/24)
Wimbledon aims to serve environmental ace [Advocacy Lab Content] (01/05/24)
Europe still debating its Green Industrial Strategy (01/05/24)

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