European Union
ECA Warns: EU at Risk Due to Shortage of Critical Raw Materials for the Green Transition
The European Union is facing serious difficulties in securing the critical raw materials needed to achieve its energy and climate goals – this is the main conclusion of the latest report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). According to…
What’s New in the ESG Landscape of the European Union
In recent months, several decisions have been published that are reshaping the European approach to sustainability across various sectors, while some previously adopted measures will begin to apply in the new year. It appears that the European Union is simultaneously…
EEB: Subsidies Are Not a Solution for Weak Regulation in the Green Industry
The European Commission has adopted the State Aid Framework under the Clean Industry Initiative (CISAF). Although this is an effort by the European Union to direct public support toward Europe’s green and industrial transition, there are shortcomings that have raised…
Controversial Biofuels: Deception Over Palm Waste Threatens Green Goals
European biofuel policies have led to serious environmental issues, including global deforestation. Biofuels are produced by processing biomass – organic materials such as plants, agricultural residues, or waste. However, due to negative consequences, the European Union has shifted its focus…
Almost 48 Million Europeans Cannot Afford Heating – Half of Them Are Employed
As temperatures drop, the number of people across the European Union who are unable to heat their homes is rising. New data published by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reveals that the number of people living in energy poverty…
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…
Will the World Be Overrun by Plastic by 2060?
Eight out of ten items currently on my random desk are made of plastic—the only exceptions being a glass cup and the chocolate wrapper I just finished eating. Plastic has become so omnipresent in our lives that it’s not only…