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Photo – New rules on recycling used batteries will come into force in the EU this month
New rules on recycling used batteries will come into force in the EU this month

The measures will facilitate the recovery and recycling of critical and strategic raw materials on which the green transition depends

Photo – Experts propose adding provisions on exports to CBAM
Experts propose adding provisions on exports to CBAM

European exporters may find themselves at a disadvantage after the introduction of a carbon tax

Photo – EU governments derail deadline for funding affordable green transition
EU governments derail deadline for funding affordable green transition

This threatens to delay the payment of funds intended to protect the poorest Europeans

Photo – CBAM: What is the current reaction of the international community to the full implementation of the carbon tax?
CBAM: What is the current reaction of the international community to the full implementation of the carbon tax?

According to analysts, the import carbon adjustment mechanism has already demonstrated its enormous potential to stimulate the global expansion of carbon pricing

Photo – In 2024, the EU's environmental budget became a record and exceeded defense spending
In 2024, the EU's environmental budget became a record and exceeded defense spending

In Ukraine, on the contrary, even the funds that were planned to be spent on environmental protection measures are being redirected to create a scientific institute

Photo – The EU should re-authorize the use of international carbon credits, – Delbeke
The EU should re-authorize the use of international carbon credits, – Delbeke

On July 2, EU Climate Commissioner Koukka Hoekstra is expected to announce the bloc's 2040 climate goal, which will allow the use of the following credits

Photo – EU governments close to agreeing on target for recycled plastic content in new cars – media
EU governments close to agreeing on target for recycled plastic content in new cars – media

A study of potential targets for steel and aluminum will be prepared by the end of 2026

Photo – Ukraine will start presenting its progress in the environmental sphere to the EU
Ukraine will start presenting its progress in the environmental sphere to the EU

Before that, three rounds of simulation sessions were held

Photo – European Commission will soon publish a document on expanding the scope of CBAM – Becker
European Commission will soon publish a document on expanding the scope of CBAM – Becker

It will cover the sphere of processing and marketing