Green Deal

(Bloomberg) -- The European Union’s executive plans to review the region’s 2030 emissions-reduction target by September and may propose toughening it in an effort to remain at the forefront of fighting climate change.The European Commission’s pledge to review the current target of at least 40% below 1990 levels is in…

The European Commission will unveil the first-ever EU climate law on Wednesday (4 March), to make its goal of reaching climate-neutrality by 2050 irreversible and legally-binding for all member states."The climate law will discipline everyone in the process , especially the political side, to take the necessary steps to deliver…

The European Commission will unveil the first-ever EU climate law on Wednesday (4 March), to make its goal of reaching climate-neutrality by 2050 irreversible and legally-binding for all member states."The climate law will discipline everyone in the process , especially the political side, to take the necessary steps to deliver…

The announced EU food policy should also strive to create future prosperity for businesses in good harmony with the environment and not only to “take policies against some parts of the value chain”, Nestlé Europe chief Marco Settembri told EURACTIV.com in an interview. Marco Settembri is the executive vice president…

At least 50 European Commission’s senior posts remain vacant, as nominations have been pushed down by the legislative rush during President Ursula von der Leyen’s first 100 days, several EU officials told EURACTIV.com. An EU official put the number of director-generals, deputy director and director posts unfilled at around 50.…

Mario Monti is a former Italian prime minister and economy and finance minister, and a former European commissioner. Charles Michel has hit the ground running. Since taking office on December 1, the new president of the European Council has shown enviable speed and commitment in tackling what is arguably the…

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was in Brussels on 5 and 6 February to discuss the MFF with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Charles Michel. Speaking to journalists, he provided some insight of Bulgaria’s expectations from the MFF. Bulgaria is giving its blessing to the Green…

The EU parliament today voted to greenlight up to 55 new fossil gas infrastructure projects. Critics say the vote betrays Europe's Green Deal and its promise of carbon neutrality by 2050. Despite intense lobbying from climate activists, members of the European Parliament today voted to approve the Projects of Commons…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Wednesday (12 February) that the  European Green Deal would fail if member states declined to provide the necessary funds to workers and regions affected by the climate transition. Addressing the European Parliament’s plenary session, von der Leyen defended an ambitious multiannual…

Mark Ruffalo attends a European Parliament committee hearing on February 5, 2020. AFP via Getty Images Members of the European Parliament voted today to approve a list of projects eligible for EU funding which includes up to 55 gas infrastructure projects, despite intense campaigning from environmental NGOs and a personal…