MEPs on the Environment Committee today approved their recommendations for the EU to adopt measures to ensure circular, sustainable and socially just textile production. MEPs say textile products sold in the EU should be more durable, easier to reuse, repair and recycle, made to a great extent of recycled fibres, and free of hazardous substances. […]
Read MoreCouncil and European Parliament agree to decarbonise aviation sector
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on proposals to decarbonise the aviation sector and create a level playing field for sustainable air transport (“ReFuelEU Aviation” initiative). The aim of the proposal is to increase the demand and supply of sustainable aviation fuel while ensuring a level playing field in the […]
Read MoreThe European Commission extends the Spanish and Portuguese measure to reduce electricity prices until the end of the year
The European Commission has approved, under State aid rules, the prolongation and amendments of a Spanish and Portuguese measure aimed at reducing the wholesale electricity prices in the Iberian market (‘MIBEL’) by lowering the input costs of fossil fuel-fired power stations. The amended measure, which will be in place until 31 December 2023, was approved […]
Read MoreEuropean Commission launches AggregateEU mechanism for joint gas purchases by European companies
The Commission launched an innovative process for European companies to register their gas procurement needs through the AggregateEU mechanism, in preparation for aggregated gas procurement at EU level. This is an important milestone for the EU, allowing it to prepare for the coming winter by coordinating a timely replenishment of gas stocks and using its […]
Read MoreEU and Norway sign Green Alliance to strengthen joint climate action
The European Union and Norway have established the Green Alliance to strengthen joint efforts on climate action, environmental protection and cooperation in the transition to clean energy and industry. The agreement was signed in Brussels by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. President von der Leyen said: “Norway is […]
Read MoreMain results of the informal meeting of environment ministers
Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari hosted an informal meeting of EU environment ministers in Stockholm on 18–19 April, which was also attended by business leaders from across the EU. The focal points of the meeting included the green transition and the role of business in promoting biodiversity, circularity and competitiveness. The meeting […]
Read MoreElectronic and electrical waste in the European Union
WEEE represents one of the fastest growing waste streams in the EU, and less than 40% of it is recycled. Electronic and electrical devices define modern life: from washing machines and hoovers to smartphones and computers, it is hard to imagine life without them. Yet the waste they generate has become an obstacle to the […]
Read MoreEuropean Parliament approves new law to fight global deforestation
In response to climate change and biodiversity loss, new laws require companies to ensure that their products do not cause deforestation or forest degradation. While no country or raw material would be banned, companies can only sell products in the EU if their suppliers have issued a “due diligence” declaration. It must demonstrate that the […]
Read MoreEuropean Parliament approves 5 key new laws to reach the 2030 climate target
MEPs adopted the reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System including for aviation and maritime, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. On Tuesday, Parliament approved the deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. […]
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