The European Commission yesterday publishes its latest reports on the state of water in the European Union, covering the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, the Floods Directive, and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The reports highlight progress made in improving the status of EU water bodies over the past six years and identify key […]
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Maritime transport: environmental and sustainability challenges persist.
Europe’s maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions as well as better protecting biodiversity. That is according to the second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental […]
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Oceans warmer than we thought in the early 1900s, and it is likely due to buckets
New study reveals that previous estimates of ocean temperatures in the first part of the 20th century were too low. Research supported by the EU-funded AI4PEX and XAIDA projects has brought to light errors in estimates of ocean temperatures from the first half of the 1900s. In their paper published in ‘Nature’, researchers suggest that […]
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The Commission seeks opinions on the future of the European automotive industry
The Commission launched a public consultation yesterday on the future of the European automotive industry. The consultation supports the Strategic Dialogue on the future of the automotive industry in Europe, which began on January 30 under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen. At a time when the European automobile and supply industry is […]
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Von der Leyen launches Automotive Industry Dialogue with Action Plan
The last Thursday, President von der Leyen has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. This dialogue marks the start of an inclusive and collaborative process aimed at addressing critical challenges facing the sector and ensuring its continued success as a […]
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Your opinion counts! Participate in the consultation on the zero net emissions industry law
The Commission has opened a series of calls for public information on four draft pieces of secondary legislation to implement the Zero Net Emissions Industry Act, which aims to boost the competitiveness of the clean technology sector across Europe. The three delegated acts and one implementing act will help companies and public authorities to […]
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Europe teams up with partners and launches global forum to accelerate the clean energy transition
A new Global Energy Transition Forum was launched today in the margins of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen along with international partners. The forum will bring around the table partners across the world, from Brazil to Canada, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Peru, South Africa, the United […]
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Launch of European Automotive Industry Dialogue on January 30
As announced by President Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament on November 27, 2024, the European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue with the European automotive industry, social partners and other key stakeholders on 30 January. This initiative underscores the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding the future of a sector vital to European prosperity, while at […]
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Indicating the way forward for sustainable European aviation
A new report on the European aviation sector’s environmental performance sets out measures on how to reduce aviation’s impact on climate change, noise and air quality, and ensure Europe meets its goal of climate-neutrality by 2050. In particular, the report recommends focusing on measures such as increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels, making the […]
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