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300 GW Offshore Wind Power Agreed by 2050 at North Sea Summit
At the North Sea Summit held yesterday in Hamburg, leaders and energy ministers from the North Sea region reached an agreement on strong and coordinated cooperation to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy, enhance energy security, and reduce Europe’s…
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,…
EC Proposes Flexibility in Emission Reduction Targets for Car Manufacturers in the EU
In order to provide additional flexibility to manufacturers of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in meeting emission reduction targets, the European Commission has proposed an amendment to the Regulation that sets CO2 emission standards for these vehicles. This proposal…
European Commission Launches Public Consultation on the New EU Bioeconomy Strategy
On March 31, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming European Union Bioeconomy Strategy, which is scheduled for adoption by the end of the year. The bioeconomy is an economic model based on the use of…
EU Competitiveness Compass – A Strategic Framework for Innovation, Decarbonization, and Security
The European Union faces challenges that threaten to undermine its long-term economic growth and competitiveness on the global stage. To address this, the European Commission has introduced the Competitiveness Compass, the first major strategic framework of its mandate, aimed at…
European People’s Party: Climate Goals Must Align with EU Industry Preservation
Over the past decades, the European Union has achieved significant success by creating a single market, reducing trade barriers within Europe, and establishing global trade agreements. This progress has led to economic growth, job creation for citizens, and increased competitiveness…
Czechia Updates National Climate and Energy Plan: Focus on Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power
At the end of 2024, the Government of the Czech Republic approved the update of the National Climate and Energy Plan, a joint initiative developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of the Environment. The updated…