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Italy will allocate €6 billion for the production of green hydrogen
Italy will allocate €6 billion for the production of green hydrogen

It is expected that government support will facilitate the production of 200,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually

Environmental dimension of European integration as a challenge: what practical steps is Ukraine implementing
Environmental dimension of European integration as a challenge: what practical steps is Ukraine implementing

The Ministry of Economy asserts that Ukraine is already moving closer to European standards in the waste management sector and maritime strategy

The CBAM may be put on hold for two years due to serious crises. Discussions are ongoing in the EU
The CBAM may be put on hold for two years due to serious crises. Discussions are ongoing in the EU

This will not affect free allowances under the EU ETS

The EU may stop canceling excess CO2 emission allowances
The EU may stop canceling excess CO2 emission allowances

The aim is to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve within the EU ETS

The EU is allocating an additional €2.7 billion for industrial decarbonization projects
The EU is allocating an additional €2.7 billion for industrial decarbonization projects

Implementation of these projects will reduce emissions by 210 million tons of CO2 over the first ten years

EU countries are planting more trees than they are cutting down, – Eurostat data
EU countries are planting more trees than they are cutting down, – Eurostat data

Romania led the way in terms of net annual forest growth

A relaxation of the EU ETS? The EU is set to review free emission allowances in the coming days
A relaxation of the EU ETS? The EU is set to review free emission allowances in the coming days

In addition, there are plans to allocate €30 billion to support industrial decarbonization projects

In 2025, renewable energy sources accounted for over 47% of the EU’s energy supply. Wind power leads the way
In 2025, renewable energy sources accounted for over 47% of the EU’s energy supply. Wind power leads the way

The "greenest" country is Denmark, with 92.4% of its electricity generated from renewable sources

Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures
Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures

In addition to the misuse of funds, analysts have noted a lack of comprehensive reporting

1.1 million electric cars were sold worldwide in a single month. This trend was significantly influenced by government policy
1.1 million electric cars were sold worldwide in a single month. This trend was significantly influenced by government policy

In the U.S., battery manufacturers are already laying off workers, while China has exported half a million cars in just two months

Spain has come out in defense of the EU ETS, calling for the suspension of the system
Spain has come out in defense of the EU ETS, calling for the suspension of the system

As early as this week, European leaders will discuss options for lowering energy prices at a summit