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Social Leasing of Electric Vehicles – A Potential Solution for Three Million Low-Income Households in the EU
Up to three million low- and middle-income households in the five largest European countries could switch to electric vehicles by 2032 through a “social leasing” model, according to a new analysis by the organization Transport & Environment (T&E). This scheme,…
North Macedonia Advocates for Accelerated Electricity Market Integration at EU Forum
The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources of North Macedonia and the National Electricity Market Operator (MEMO) participated in the second edition of the Electricity Market Integration Forum, held at the European Parliament in Brussels. The forum’s theme focused…
Record-Breaking Barrier Removal in Europe 2024 – 2,900 km of Rivers Restored to Natural Flow
Dam Removal Europe, an initiative and network dedicated to removing old or non-functional dams across Europe, announced that a new record was achieved in 2024 with 542 river barriers removed. As highlighted, this reflects growing support and understanding among communities…
Nature and Climate Protection Takes Another Major Hit in EU Proposal to “Simplify” Agricultural Policy
As part of the third omnibus package, the European Commission today published a proposal outlining sweeping revisions, or “simplifications”, of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which if implemented would risk dismantling vital environmental protections without evidence or impact assessment, warns the European Environmental…
EU aims to end Russian energy imports, new dependence on U.S. gas raises concern
The European Commission presented a new strategy on May 6, 2025, aimed at completely ending imports of Russian energy by the end of 2027. The strategy outlines several key directions: A full halt to imports of Russian gas, oil, coal,…
How to defuse the EU’s carbon tax time bomb
Energy costs and taxes are political dynamite, easily exploited by populist parties. And yet, the EU is set to introduce an economy-wide carbon price (ETS2) on transport and heating fuels in 2027. Carbon pricing for petrol and gas is not…
Big Plans for Batteries in Europe – Will They Come True?
Due to the key role of batteries, especially in the automotive industry, many companies are striving to start production in Europe. The announced production capacities by 2030 exceed two terawatt-hours annually. However, a forecast by the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems…