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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

A fleet of cleaning drones will clear European seas of debris
A fleet of cleaning drones will clear European seas of debris

Underwater drones can distinguish between debris and have already retrieved tires, fences, and even parts of ships

Ukraine needs EU funding to decarbonize its industry – Metinvest
Ukraine needs EU funding to decarbonize its industry – Metinvest

Ukrainian steel industry cannot compete with EU businesses due to the bloc's environmental requirements

"A step backwards": eight European countries oppose weakening the EU ETS
"A step backwards": eight European countries oppose weakening the EU ETS

This is seen as a retreat from climate ambitions and a threat to market stability

The EU has no plans to halt the EU ETS emissions trading system, says European Commission Vice-President
The EU has no plans to halt the EU ETS emissions trading system, says European Commission Vice-President

At the same time, no changes in the pricing system should be expected in the energy market either

EU businesses call for reform of EU ETS, some countries call for suspension of the system
EU businesses call for reform of EU ETS, some countries call for suspension of the system

The European Commission is likely to revise carbon market rules in 2026

The EU is allocating €103 million to strategic environmental projects that will affect the whole of Europe
The EU is allocating €103 million to strategic environmental projects that will affect the whole of Europe

Among the winners are initiatives to restore wetlands, clean up the seas, and increase the use of recycled materials