The European Commission’s commitment to propose a CO2 transport regulatory package sends a strong signal to European industry. It is crucial for the Commission to provide stronger incentives and a long-term vision for the creation of a CO2 transport in…
A one-size-fits-all reuse mandate under the EU’s packaging rules risks overlooking real-world logistics and sustainability. Independent studies show recyclable single-use solutions deliver better outcomes for the climate and the economy.
Czech politicians from the centre-right EPP have joined conservatives in firmly rejecting the European Commission’s proposal to cut 1990-level CO2 emissions by 90% by 2040. Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS, ECR) rejected the target. “We do not agree with…
En réponse à la réticence des gouvernement concernant les mesures climatiques, Bruxelles propose un objectif plus faible qu’initialement prévu.
The emissions-cutting legislation offers a weaker target than initially planned, responding to government pushback on new green policies.
On 2 July, the European Commission is due to present its proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. France is already opening the debate and determining its priorities for future climate policy.
Was Deutschlands neue Rolle im Welthandel bedeutet – verständlich, relevant, auf den Punkt. Von ROMANUS OTTE Mit LAURA HÜLSEMANN und TOM SCHMIDTGEN Im Browser anzeigen oder hier anhören. TOP-THEMEN — Deutschland, Italien und Frankreich wollen EU-Regulatorik zurücknehmen. Im Fokus könnten das Verbrennerverbot 2035 und die Flottengrenzwerte stehen. — Der Bund will der Bundeswehr Sonderrechte einräumen, […]
The question isn’t whether globalization will continue, but who will lead it and on what terms, says BMW’s Frank Niederländer. With geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the world market on the rise, the EU has an opportunity to shape the global trade agenda — if it gets out of its own way. “Europe had the ambition to […]
Controversial international carbon credits won’t be applicable to the EU carbon market, though.
— Kanzler und Wirtschaftsministerin drängen in der EU auf eine wirtschaftsfreundliche Linie. Oft mit Erfolg, wie Romanus Otte analysiert. — Die Sorge vor einem Scheitern der Zoll-Verhandlungen wächst. Fraglich ist, ob Brüssel und Berlin dasselbe Ziel haben. — Die CDU/CSU-Fraktion hat Eckpunkte für Anreize gegen den Fachkräftemangel beschlossen, die POLITICO vorliegen. Guten Morgen und […]
Optimising heating is crucial for reducing Europe’s emissions. A new study shows that replacing fossil fuels with renewable sources, especially biomass, is a cost-effective way to decarbonise. The upcoming Heating and Cooling Strategy should prioritise…
Flexibility, sustainability and security are placed foremost on the agenda for the company’s new strategy, which offers a transformative and comprehensive vision of the future energy landscape.
Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its “Fit for 55” climate programme.
TOP-THEMEN — Bei der Entscheidung über den Mindestlohn droht eine Verschiebung. Die Gründe sind vor allem politischer Natur. — Niedersachsen kritisiert die Bundesregierung, weil sie bei der Gasförderung in der Nordsee Tempo macht, wie POLITICO berichtete. — ArcelorMittal verzichtet lieber auf 1,3 Milliarden Euro Fördergelder, als auf grünen Stahl umzusteigen. Guten Morgen und willkommen bei Industrie und Handel […]
Energy security, strategic investment and environmental responsibility are the three pillars of ORLEN Group’s 2035 strategy. To realize this ambitious plan, the group is allocating up to €90 billion.
TOP-THEMA — Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche reist in die USA. Im Koffer hat sie einen Denkanstoß aus der Autoindustrie. — Umstrittenes Gasprojekt in der Nordsee nimmt an Fahrt auf. Das Thema dürfte bald ins Kabinett kommen. — Lars Klingbeil kündigte neues Geld fürs Bauen an. Es soll aus drei Töpfen kommen und den Bau-Turbo unterstützen. Guten Morgen. […]
Former top climate official Jos Delbeke says EU should be allowed to outsource part of its emissions cuts.
An early version of the 2040 climate target aligns with a German proposal on limiting CO2 offsets, officials familiar with discussions say.
Capturing and using natural and waste heat: how heat pump technologies are transforming ‘free energy’ into security, savings and growth.
The region has long been a leader in aviation. However, the sector’s future position hangs in the balance — it is time to invest in research and innovation or risk falling behind.
Aviation lobbyists complain “industry declaration” was actually written by Brussels bureaucrats and promotes the Commission’s targets on sustainable fuels.
There are fears that new methane emission rules might disadvantage EU firms importing U.S. fuel — just as Europe seeks to buy more of it.
TOP-THEMEN — Achim Truger fordert ein Eingreifen der Regierung, falls die Kommission weniger als 15 Euro festlegt. — Deutschland und Frankreich wollen gemeinsam Wasserstoffhochlauf und Geothermie fördern — POLITICO liegt die Beschlussvorlage exklusiv vor. — Umweltministerium pocht auf Verbrenner-Verbot — in der CDU werden andere Stimmen laut. Willkommen bei Industrie und Handel — heute schon zum zweiten Mal! Um […]
Les océans sont malades. Les dirigeants mondiaux se retrouvent cette semaine sur la Côte d’Azur pour tenter de se mettre d’accord sur un remède.
Was Deutschlands neue Rolle im Welthandel bedeutet – verständlich, relevant, auf den Punkt. Von ROMANUS OTTE Mit LAURA HÜLSEMANN, JÜRGEN KLÖCKNER und TOM SCHMIDTGEN Im Browser anzeigen oder hier anhören. — Reiches Kurswechsel bei Chip-Subventionen dämpft Hoffnungen der deutschen Halbleiter-Branche. — Wechsel auf Schlüsselstellen. POLITICO kennt exklusiv die neue Postenverteilung in der Industrie- und Handelspolitik. […]
The group wants to allow automakers to continue selling some combustion engines after 2035.
Selon un organe indépendant, remplacer des mesures prises sur le territoire de l’Union par des crédits carbone internationaux saperait les efforts européens pour lutter contre le changement climatique.
The EU’s scientific advisers warned Monday that expected plans to outsource some emissions cuts would undermine the bloc’s climate credibility.
Using international carbon credits in place of domestic action undermines climate efforts, scientific advisory board says.
The updated analysis reflects progress, but relies on countries following through on promises amid a green backlash.
Jana Nagyová, of Patriots for Europe, says she did “absolutely nothing improper.”
Amid concerns over sustainability fraud, the European biodiesel industry is pushing for regulatory reform. As Europe accelerates efforts to decarbonize transportation, biofuels have emerged as an important solution. These CO2-neutral fuels ― derived from sustainable feedstocks including crops and waste and residues ― are the leading contributor to renewable energy in the transport sector, providing an […]
The climate impact of a third Heathrow runway revealed in internal government documents obtained by POLITICO.
Shift adds to pressure on Brussels to soften the 90 percent goal.
After months of lobbying, lawmakers watered down a provision aimed at cutting CO2 emissions from cars.
After months of lobbying, lawmakers watered down a provision aimed at cutting CO2 emissions from cars.
On Thursday, Parliament adopted a targeted change to CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans.Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
The Commission has referred Poland to the EU Court of Justice over two breaches: missing a timeline for CO2-based road charges and failing to implement the Digital Services Act.
On Tuesday, MEPs agreed to use the urgent procedure for a targeted change to CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans.Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
A ‘wetter farming’ project explores rehydrating peatland to help grow crops in boggier conditions while cutting CO2 emissions“I really don’t like the word ‘paludiculture’ – most people have no idea what it means,” Sarah Johnson says. “I prefer the term…
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, it is becoming increasingly clear that reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions alone will not suffice. Experts globally are turning to negative emissions technologies to actively remove CO2 from…
Several EU countries have urged delaying and watering down ETS 2, which the EPP says justifies the request to redo the calculations.
There are major concerns about the potentially ‘catastrophic’ impact US policy will have on vehicle makers Emerging into the springtime sun from gate 17 at Volkswagen’s main factory in Wolfsburg at the end of his shift on Thursday afternoon, Carsten, …
Under this “targeted amendment” over-polluting EU carmakers will have three years instead of one to meet stricter emissions limits on new car sales.
La Commission européenne souhaite conserver un objectif de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre de 90%, mais réfléchit à modifier la manière dont les pays calculent leur progression.
It also proposes that pooling agreements among manufacturers for 2025 and 2026 can be agreed until 2027.
Paris deems it “essential” to quickly enhance CO2 price stability and predictability, a document seen by Euractiv shows.
Cement imports from Ukraine to Poland surged 540 percent, from 101,700 tonnes in 2022 to 652,300 tonnes in 2024, threatening Poland’s and Europe’s cement industries.
From heightened security threats to CO2 emissions targets, pressures on aviation are growing. A new roadmap charts a course for modernizing critical air traffic management.
Brussels caved to the auto sector’s pleas for leniency on emissions targets, giving lobbyists and politicians an opening to push for more.
Losing Almaraz would be a loss for both the region and Europe. Let’s not harm our competitiveness and energy security when they are needed most.
Finland’s Neste blames the airlines for not keeping their promise to guarantee voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel.
A leaked document obtained by Euractiv confirms that Ursula von der Leyen is moving to shield polluting carmakers in the EU from fines this year.
The topic of emissions targets had previously been a placeholder in a Friday draft of the Automotive Action plan.
CEO Elon Musk has angered European customers and governments, undercutting his EV brand.
Le gouvernement français estime que le Pacte pour une industrie propre de la Commission européenne n’est pas assez ambitieux.
Circumvention of the EU carbon border tariff could be addressed with origin-specific default CO2 values, a joint statement by Belgium, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain suggests.
One German aluminum factory decided to go green and close its smelter. The EU faces a similar choice, with Europe’s future at stake.
The new rules would allow 125 tonnes of CO2, in the form of the world’s dirtiest steel from India, to enter the EU without incurring carbon tariffs.
This could create “an innovative financing model for scaling up removals” said board chair Ottmar Edenhofer.
We say the defining question is this: do nations work for peace and order or embrace the notion of power by force?Jean-Noël Barrot is the foreign minister of FranceWe are being told that the world is divided between a “global north” and a “global south…
Caremakers were “fully capable” of meeting the EU targets as they are, Transport & Environment insists.
A recent analysis of Europe’s CO2 storage market reports an integrated EU-UK CO2 storage market could dramatically lower costs for carbon capture and storage development. So why isn’t it happening?
A draft of the Clean Industrial Deal obtained by POLITICO reveals EU plans to drive climate-friendly manufacturing.
In today’s edition of the Capitals, read about Italy’s spyware scandal, Bulgaria’s chance to join the Eurozone, and so much more.
Reporting requirements “must be reduced to the minimum that is absolutely necessary.”
The cement industry is ambitious to reach net zero by 2050, with over 100 decarbonisation projects underway. Success also depends on a Clean Industrial Deal that delivers regulatory certainty, CO2 infrastructure, funding clarity, and lead markets for l…
The EPP has two options to get their reforms through the Parliament – with its traditional centrist partners, or in collaboration with an EU-sceptic far-right alliance.
“If this is what’s needed to prevent a total deregulation of CBAM, then so be it,”
Europe’s auto makers need urgent action on CO2 2025 rules today. Pivotal investment decisions cannot wait until the Strategic Dialogue action plan launch in just over 30 days.
The post Beyond words: Strategic Dialogue welcome, but foot-dragging on CO2 …
Brussels hopes simplifying green compliance rules will boost Europe’s flagging economy. Green groups fear something more sinister.
Cette décision du président américain a de nombreux effets et signale le début d’un programme agressif de détricotage de la politique climatique des Etats-Unis.
The group want to hark back to an era before the 2019 ‘green wave’.
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Car industry leader renews plea for leniency over failure to meet CO2 standards
But business lobby groups have slammed the tariff or being overly bureaucratic.
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2024 was the first year to break through the 1.5C temperature barrier, an EU agency finds.
EU countries are behind on most, if not all, their sustainability commitments.
Curious about how this fiesta of consumerism is impacting the environment? We have the festive details. Humbug!
EU plans to hike airlines’ green taxes are “complete bullshit,” says lobby chief Willie Walsh.
“Instead of talking about a postponement, EU countries should finally get down to work and offer their citizens targeted support,” Liese said.
The post Czech-led push to delay CO2 price on diesel, petrol ‘won’t solve problems’ appeared firs…
Tobias Jespersen says be careful before describing the city as sustainable and a role model. Morten Iversen laments its soulless expansionWhile the urge to write positive stories about solutions to the climate crisis must be strong, and they are needed…
For transport fuels like diesel and petrol, increasing the price at the pump “is even more socially sensitive,” reads a document from Czechia’s Petr Hladik (EPP).
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Wopke Hoekstra vows to keep EU climate targets despite Trump and populist pushback, but admits Europe can’t go it alone.
The call comes as industry says they are “running out of time” to avoid fines for non-compliance with EU CO2 rules.
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Changes to CO2 rules for carmakers should “avoid legal challenges,” the draft EPP position paper says.
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Only one of the two roads forward will unlock the decarbonisation and growth that we all want. This road requires the European Commission and Member States to hold strong on the 2025 and 2035 car CO2 framework.
Being sustainable is just one piece of the puzzle. Circular economy principles must be paired with strong waste management practices.
Considering the current rates of biogas and biomethane production, Europe could avoid 106 million tons of CO2 emissions each year, provide renewable energy to 19 million European households year-round, and fuel 533,000 LNG trucks annually.
Countries pushing for an early revision of EU CO2 car rules include Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and France.
The European Union has allocated €17 million to the ambitious EMPHATICAL project, aiming to transform the metals industry by enabling it to achieve zero emissions and circular carbon processes by 2050.
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New research presented at COP29 finds that to keep the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius in sight, the world would now need to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by the late 2030s — instead of 2050.
French official says the country “will propose some measures in the next few weeks to sustain demand.”
As more organisations, companies and even governments join the call to accelerate the revision of the EU’s CO2 emission standards regulations, the Policy Director of the European Biodiesel Board (EBB), Domenico Mininni, sets out what such a revision sh…
The European Commission hopes capitalism can help solve the biodiversity crisis. Britain might have the answer.
Le gouvernement italien dit vouloir revenir sur la position antinucléaire historique du pays.
Fibre-based packaging supports the EU’s sustainability goals with a high recycling rate and reduced CO2 emissions. It advances a circular economy, boosts competitiveness, and contributes to food security. Clear regulations and innovation incentives are…
The elephant in the room is that reducing ETS allowances further will push up CO2 prices, generating significant transition risks.
Former Ambassador Carla Sands focuses on energy issues at the America First Policy Institute, a Trump-aligned think tank.
A certified scheme has the potential to open up new markets to reward farmers for their contribution to storing CO2 in the soil.
