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Germany's emissions fell to their lowest level in 70 years
Germany's emissions fell to their lowest level in 70 years

Only 15% of emissions reductions are the result of higher energy efficiency standards or more renewables

Ukraine may not receive €4.4 billion from the EU for the green transition due to the war – an expert
Ukraine may not receive €4.4 billion from the EU for the green transition due to the war – an expert

Funds from programs for the green transition of Ukraine were redirected to support during the war

Italy will spend €17.7 billion to create an electricity storage system
Italy will spend €17.7 billion to create an electricity storage system

By the end of 2033, it is planned to support electricity storage with a total working capacity of 9 GW

Strilets boasted a "deuce" for Ukraine's progress in implementing EU environmental standards
Strilets boasted a "deuce" for Ukraine's progress in implementing EU environmental standards

Part of the eco-community considers "2" from the European Commission insufficient progress, while others consider it a failure

The European Commission has published indicators for calculating emissions in CBAM reports
The European Commission has published indicators for calculating emissions in CBAM reports

During the transition period, companies will only have to report emissions from their products, and the duty will start in 2026

France reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 4.6% in 2023. Infographic
France reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 4.6% in 2023. Infographic

Emissions were reduced by 2.7% for the entire year 2022

EU named the most important climate measures for 2023
EU named the most important climate measures for 2023

93% of Europeans consider global warming a serious problem

EU to spend €2 billion of ETS revenues on modernization of the energy system
EU to spend €2 billion of ETS revenues on modernization of the energy system

During the year, the total volume of investments from the Modernization Fund reached €4.66 billion for 50 projects

Ukraine must implement 156 environmental acts of EU law – self-screening results
Ukraine must implement 156 environmental acts of EU law – self-screening results

The implementation of EU legal acts into the legislation of Ukraine will require significant systemic changes

A new generation of solar panels will be produced in France
A new generation of solar panels will be produced in France

The technology will increase the efficiency of SES from 23% to 30%

Solar power increased to 263 GW in th EU
Solar power increased to 263 GW in th EU

Solar capacity growth expected to decline from 40% to 11% in 2024

EU pledged to spend €22.8 billion on the green transition of other countries at the COP28
EU pledged to spend €22.8 billion on the green transition of other countries at the COP28

€20 billion will be allocated for the development of green energy in Africa