Katarina Vuinac
How to Improve the State of European Waters

Like other environmental sectors, water bodies are facing ecological challenges such as pollution, climate change, unsustainable freshwater management, and habitat degradation. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published an assessment of the health of European water bodies, indicating that Europe…
A Century of the Innovative Heritage of ABB Automatic Fuses

In the world of electricity, miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) are true ‘hidden heroes’ that ensure the smooth and safe flow of electricity. These devices are key to protecting electrical systems in homes, industrial plants, and infrastructure worldwide, and they have…
Europe’s Wind Supply Chain Continues Ramp Up to Meet EU Targets

On 15 October MEPs Barry Andrews, Annalisa Corrado and Bart Groothuis and EU Commission officials from DGs GROW and MARE joined WindEurope to visit Sif’s new monopile factory and Eneco’s new coastal wind farm in Rotterdam. The Port of Rotterdam…
Hungary Launches Program to Build Chargers in Underserved Municipalities

In an effort to improve electric vehicle infrastructure, Hungary’s Ministry of Energy is launching a new program in early November focused on setting up charging stations in parts of the country where the number of such facilities is insufficient. The…
Marked Increase in EU Exports of Recyclables in 2023

In 2023, the EU exported 8.5 million tonnes of recyclable products (paper, plastic and glass) to extra-EU countries, a 34 percent increase from 2022 (6.4 million tonnes), while imports dropped by 19 percent to 3.2 million tonnes, down from 4.0…
Challenges and Opportunities of Renewable Energy by 2030

Countries around the world have recognized the urgent need to increase the capacity of renewable energy sources (RES). It is predicted that, thanks to supportive policies and favorable economic conditions, global RES capacities will rise by the end of this…
Energy Transition and Market Challenges

During the first day of the Western Balkans Energy Week 2024, held on October 9 and 10 in Montenegro, a panel titled “Navigating Market Challenges: From Securing Land to Balancing Conditions” was organized. Panel participants discussed the challenges investors in…



