Both the European Union and the United States are global leaders in environmental policy and climate action. However, their approaches to environmental protection, sustainability, and climate change differ significantly, reflecting varying political systems, economic structures, and societal priorities. This analysis highlights the key differences and similarities between the environmental strategies of the U.S. and the […]
This week, in a groundbreaking vote, the European Parliament took radical measures to dramatically reduce vehicle emissions. For old and new vehicles. The left voted against the new standards because they were not strict enough. By Charles STRASS, eEuropa Brussels, 15 March 2024 The European Parliament has approved new EU regulations aimed at reducing […]
On Tuesday, MEPs endorsed a strategy, previously concurred with the Council, designed to diminish energy use and cut greenhouse-gas emissions within the buildings sector. Right-wing parties (ID and ECR Groups) and many Members from EPP voted against. The EU strategy to revise the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is set to incrementally lower greenhouse gas […]
The new Directive RED III requires at least 42.5% of final energy consumption to come from renewable sources. How to cover the gap between today’s 21% and the 42.5% target in six years. How will pay higher bills? Timidly, the governments of the 27 have held back the ultra-green push from the European Commission […]
A recent Eurobarometer survey is showing that 93% of Europeans view climate change as a serious global problem. Over half support speeding up the green economy transition amidst energy price spikes and supply concerns. Strong backing is observed for emissions reductions, renewable energy use, and energy efficiency. Citizens express commitment to individual climate action while […]
In this contribution by Vitaliano Gemelli, the narrow vote of the European Parliament on the proposal of the European Commission for “Nature Restoration” is examined. European farmers has opposed this new setback, considering some objectives unrealistic and ideological. The former President of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions highlights the need to reflect on certain […]
If the Europen Parliament will confirm the vote in July, Commissioner Frans Timmermans’ proposal must be withdrawn and eventualy reformulated to take into account the concerns expressed with today’s vote in Brussels. Brussels, 28 June 2023 – 6 MINUTES READ After the president of the EP committee on Environment had in his own way […]
Gas and electricity prices have reached record levels in 2022 and hit all-time highs. Families and companies in EU are paying an extra cost for energy. After its defeat at the last EU Energy Council to limit the bills, the Commission proposed three new measures last 12 September. One to cut electricity consumption, another […]
EU decided to lead the global energy transition starting with € 1.1 billion through the EU Innovation Fund. EU confirmed it will heavily fund technologies to facilitate european energy transition and to enable european companies to make global progress. A strategy that will bear fruit by 2030 and will prepare the climate neutrality targets […]
There is a double urgency to transform Europe’s energy system: reducing EU dependance on fossil fuel imports and tackling the climate crisis. EU has important objectives on climate change and the current tensions on energy market suggest to accelerate measures on energy savings, diversification of suppliers, renewables and to replace fossil fuels consumption in industry […]
