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The new European Parliament is less inclined to the green agenda – analysts
The new European Parliament is less inclined to the green agenda – analysts

There is a split in opinion regarding the further implementation of the Green Deal

European businesses call CBAM "bureaucratic madness"
European businesses call CBAM "bureaucratic madness"

European Commission officials promise to develop additional explanatory documents by the end of this year

The European Commission has allocated 1.4 billion euros for innovative projects in the field of hydrogen transport
The European Commission has allocated 1.4 billion euros for innovative projects in the field of hydrogen transport

They are very ambitious, as they are aimed at developing technologies and processes that go beyond current technologies

The European Commission has changed the rules for holding tenders for renewable energy sources
The European Commission has changed the rules for holding tenders for renewable energy sources

In particular, non-price criteria have been introduced to help European companies compete with low-cost Chinese offers

European Commission adopts law on energy efficiency of buildings
European Commission adopts law on energy efficiency of buildings

It is expected that by 2030, a significant part of construction in the EU will be carried out with full consideration of environmental safety and energy efficiency

European Commission approves €6.9 billion in state aid for hydrogen projects
European Commission approves €6.9 billion in state aid for hydrogen projects

In Germany, 24 out of 33 projects are being implemented

A deuce is progress?: The European Commission assessed Ukraine's achievements in the field of environment
A deuce is progress?: The European Commission assessed Ukraine's achievements in the field of environment

Part of the eco-community considers such progress to be insufficient, and part of it to be a failure

"Unit" again? Is Ukraine progressing in the implementation of European green norms
"Unit" again? Is Ukraine progressing in the implementation of European green norms

The European Commission will once again assess Ukraine's efforts on the way to the EU. Will the result be better?

The European Commission proposes to create a database on methane emissions by 2026
The European Commission proposes to create a database on methane emissions by 2026

The European Commission proposes to limit methane emissions during the import of fossil fuels

EU will elect new heads of climate policy amid the delay of the Green Deal
EU will elect new heads of climate policy amid the delay of the Green Deal

Šefčovych and Hukstra pledged to support a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040, the lowest target

The head of the Green Deal will leave his position in the EC and a number of unresolved issues
The head of the Green Deal will leave his position in the EC and a number of unresolved issues

Timmermans has played a significant role in climate conferences and strengthening environmental goals

The European Commission adopted new rules on the sustainable use of natural resources
The European Commission adopted new rules on the sustainable use of natural resources

About 59 million tons of food worth €132 billion are thrown away in the EU every year