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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?
What’s EUp ? Showing, Sharing, Shaking
Energy Cities' EU policy intelligence bulletin
How to reach climate neutral cities? And what is the critical role of the EU in this process? Energy Cities’ members have a clear “3D” […]
Our analysis of EU Member States’ National Energy and Climate Plans reveals lack of recognition towards local action
The draft versions of EU Member States’ National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) were to be submitted by the end of 2018. Yesterday, 18 June, […]
On the rise: 328 Mayors now calling for a peak in emissions next year
Joint letter against the background of discussions around a "net zero EU" by 2050
Momentum for a net zero EU by 2050 continues to grow. An incredible 328 mayors from across Europe have now signed the joint letter calling […]
The 210 mayors’ letter
EU leaders Sefcovic and Arias Canete praise cities' "impressive" action for the energy transition
It was unprecedented in its breadth and ambition, more than 210 mayors from across the EU calling on EU leaders to chart a course for […]
Time to redefine multilevel governance!
Join the Mayors Session at ICCA!
We know the energy transition is underway but it is not rapid enough. Academics, civil society actors and policymakers all agree that the transition needs […]
