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Addressing our inconsistencies in order to meet the challenge
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
How do we respond to the emergency, to the need to adjust our path and revisit our goals, without changing a single policy? In some […]
What cities need from the next Horizon Europe funding programme
4 recommendations to activate the next-generation climate governance
When the European Commission published the new mission-oriented approach proposed for the forthcoming Horizon Europe programme in January 2018, we were glad to see such […]
EIB’s proposed divestment from fossil fuels could go up in flames
Pro-gas forces threaten to derail ambitious proposal from Europe’s public bank
In July 2019, the European Investment Bank (EIB) proposed a bold new energy lending policy which would halt support to all fossil fuel projects by […]
9 country lessons + 10 recommendations = 1 effective National Energy and Climate Plan
New LIFE PlanUp report provides guidance on participative governance to national policymakers
With EU Member States set to submit their final national energy and climate plans (NECPs) by the end of the year, they should tap into the potential of their cities and citizens to design and deliver robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial plans.
Culling the Incoming Commissioners
European Parliament hearings of Commissioner-designates get underway in Brussels
The European Parliament is questioning the proposed commissioners in Brussels this week. The hearings are essential to inform Parliament’s decision to give its consent to, […]
Germany fails to regain climate leadership
Climate package proposed by Government falls short in meeting demand for ambitious action
It has been trumpeted as a “very powerful package” by the German government. The long-awaited draft of Germany’s first climate protection law, unveiled on September 20, is ultimately insufficient to catapult the so-called energy transition pioneer back into climate leadership.
The tug of war for Germany’s next climate protection law
Where we stand and what Merkel and her team can learn from others
With a new climate action law, chancellor Angela Merkel can show how serious the so-called energy transition pioneer takes its task.
« If you had only one wish? »
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
This summer, far from Brussels’ overheated streets, I was asked this seemingly innocent question by a friend while chatting after a pleasant walk: “if you […]
Time travel : Our letter to incoming EU Commission President
How to get to 2050 and succeed in 2030
September in Brussels is known as the ‘Rentrée’ when the crowds of lobbyists, commission employees, MEPs and so on make their way back to Brussels […]
European Investment Bank vows to divest from fossil fuels
New draft energy lending policy might turn the EIB into EU's first climate bank by end of 2020
In its draft describing the new energy lending policy published today, the European Investment Bank takes a big step for climate action. Will it be able to stick to its promise?
