During yesterday’s European Council, EU leaders met to discuss the new energy shock hitting Europe, with some of them looking towards deregulation measures and major changes to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) as possible solutions.
The Clean Industrial Dialogue on Circularity identified boosters and blockers to empowering SMEs’ circular business models. The upcoming Circular Economy Act must “Think Small First”, not use one-size-fits-all rules.
While Europe is groaning under a heatwave, the European Commission announced its long overdue and heavily trailed 2040 climate target of a -90% cut in greenhouse gas emissions.
EU Member States have agreed to significantly dilute the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in a pivotal move away from Europe’s corporate sustainability ambitions.
Today’s decision by the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents to establish a working group focused solely on EU funding of NGOs risks undermining democracy and the essential role of civil society in EU policy-making.
The European Water Resilience Strategy must empower SMEs to be more water-efficient. By applying the “Think First Small” principle, the strategy should acknowledge the specific challenge of the smallest companies and provide them with the necessary incentives and support tools to effectively address critical pressures on Europe’s freshwater ecosystems.
Today the European Commission has launched the long-awaited EU Water Resilience Strategy. Despite promises for a strong roadmap to bring resilience to Europe, currently experiencing a dire water crisis, the Commission’s Strategy generally lacks binding commitments, dedicated funding, and introduces only limited governance tools to support implementation.
