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2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record: EU monitor #EU

2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record: EU monitor
The planet is on track to log its second hottest year on record in 2025, tied with 2023 after a historic high in 2024, Europe's global warming monitor said Tuesday.

Die #EU-Kommission will Deutschland nur 12 Gigawatt neue #Gaskraftwerke bis 2031 genehmigen.
#Wirtschaftsministerin

Rückschlag für Wirtschaftsministerin Reiche: Brüssel will offenbar nur zwölf Gigawatt neue Gaskraftwerke genehmigen
In den Verhandlungen über die deutsche Kraftwerkstrategie gibt es nach SPIEGEL-Informationen eine Vorentscheidung. Die EU-Kommission will dem Bund offenbar deutlich weniger neue Gaskraftwerke zugestehen als gewünscht.

Trump en Poetin delen 1 expliciet en op papier vastgelegd doel, de vernietiging van de EU. De terugkeer naar een Europa van afzonderlijke lidstaten (verdeel en heers). Daar zit verder geen twijfel of nuance bij. Goed om op je in te laten werken.
#politiek #EU

Funny how decent people don’t want to be involved with génocidaires.
#Eurovision #eurovision2026 #eurovisionSongContest

Jammer dat Eenvandaag weer met t voorbeeld van het toiletbezoek van Orban kwam toen het over consensus in de EU ging.
Veel belangrijker is dat in diezelfde tijd meer zaken 'gedelegeerd' werden naar groepen landen met precies hetzelfde belang. Zo is toen een deel van de EU-defensie geregeld.
Per definitie zitten er ook grote verschillen tussen verschillende regio's. Zo'n oplossing is dan ook zo gek nog niet. (En zet een 'Hongarije' buiten spel)
#EU #Eenvandaag

European alternatives for digital products
#Europe #sovereignty

#EU threatens to act over #Meta blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/09/eu-threatens-to-act-over-meta-blocking-rival-ai-chatbots-from-whatsapp?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Right now in Budapest, these posters are hanging everywhere, claiming that "they" would raise taxes and throw our money at a Ukrainian golden toilet.
Yet #Hungary is clearly a net beneficiary of the #EU, receiving billions in funding every year and paying in significant…

"Damning EU report lays bare bloc’s ‘dangerous dependence’ on critical mineral imports"
#EU #EuropeanUnion

Warum findet die #EU keine Strategie gegen das Bündnis der Schurken (Darth #Putin Darth #Trump)? fragt der SPIEGEL (PayWall)
Vielmehr fehlt "der Mut, aus der misslichen Lage die richtigen Schlüsse zu ziehen." …

Wie Trump und Putin Europa angreifen: Zwei Schurken, ein Ziel
Der US-Präsident verachtet den alten Kontinent und paktiert mit dem Kremlchef. Warum findet Europa keine Strategie gegen das gefährliche Bündnis? Die SPIEGEL-Titelstory.

President Donald Trump on the EU
#USA #EU

President Donald Trump on the EU - Europa Blog
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»Jedes sechste Kind betroffen — #EU-Kommission plant Melde-App gegen #Cyber'mobbing:
Leitlinien für Lehrerinnen und #Lehrer, eine #App

Jedes sechste Kind betroffen: EU-Kommission plant Melde-App gegen Cybermobbing | t3n
Leitlinien für Lehrerinnen und Lehrer, eine App nach französischem Vorbild und KI als neuer Risikofaktor: Die Europäische Kommission stellt einen Aktionsplan gegen Mobbing im Netz vor. Was steht drin? Die EU-Kommission will Opfer von Online-Mobbing in Deutschland und anderen Mitgliedsländern der Union künftig mit einer App unterstützen. Diese soll besonders Kindern und Jugendlichen ermöglichen, Vorfälle […]

Yay, just saw the #EU 🇪🇺 themed ICE train! 🥳✨🏳️‍🌈✨

🤪 #Deutschland darf bis 2031 nur 12 Gigawatt neue #Gaskraftwerke bauen, obwohl ursprünglich 20 Gigawatt geplant waren.
Die Einigung mit der #EU-Kommission entspricht dem bereits 2024 vereinba…

Reiche scheitert: EU genehmigt nur 12 Gigawatt bei Gaskraftwerken - Golem.de
Deutschland darf 12 Gigawatt an neuen Gaskraftwerken bauen, um die Abschaltung der Kohlekraftwerke zu kompensieren.

The #EU Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847) has now an Implementing Act:
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/factpages/cyber-resilience-act-imple…

Braucht es wirklich noch einen Text, dass man jetzt wirklich nicht mehr auf #X aktiv sein sollte, wenn man Prinzipien hat, die #EU eher gut findet oder man die freiheitlich-demokratische Grundordnung für schützenswert hält?

Über das Stadium, dass die #US unter Darth #Trump nicht mehr Freunde der #EU und damit Deutschlands sind, sind wir hinweg.
Unzweifelhaft haben sie die US unter Trump zu klaren und gefählrichen Gegnern entwickelt und es ist n…

"Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

Seven countries ask EU executive to revoke 2035 diesel and petrol ban
Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035.

#Europa ist eine digitale Kolonie der #USA.
Wie wird die #EU digital unabhängiger?
#DigitaleSouveränität

Europa vs. Silicon Valley: So wird die EU digital unabhängig
Die Gesetze gibt es schon, nun müssen sie umgesetzt werden. Auch Nutzer:innen können etwas tun.

First they came for the Middle East…
#USA #fascism #EU #theWorld

RE: #EDIC #EU

Who is live streaming on X?
#eu #gafam

Hmm, I can imagine a few extra non-technical issues with this scheme for the next 3 years or so...
#EU

On A Wind, Solar EU-US Transatlantic Interconnector (2017)
10%+ of European peak generation capacity interconnect with the US? Smooth demand, share PV, and catch Atlantic weather fronts! #INTUS #superGrid

Darth #Trump will die #EU spalten und Bundeskanzler #Merz springt über dieses Stöckchen und richtet Trump aus. Wenn die USA Probleme mit der EU haben, dann könnte Partnerschaft ja zumindest mit Deutschland zustandekommen.
…

Der neuerliche Untergang des Abendlandes. Von Frederik D. Tunnat.
#EU

Der neuerliche Untergang des Abendlandes - Europa Blog
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"Success! EU Microplastic Ban Regulation Drives Innovation in Biodegradable Alternatives"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Plastic

Success! EU Microplastic Ban Regulation Drives Innovation in Biodegradable Alternatives | Happy Eco News
EU microplastic ban regulations introduced through REACH in 2023 are transforming how industries use plastics. The comprehensive rules phase out microplastics from cosmetics, detergents, and agricultural products by 2035, pushing companies to develop biodegradable alternatives. Major corporations and startups are responding with innovative solutions that break down naturally while maintaining performance.

Forever-chemical firms continue forever EU lobbying #EU

Forever-chemical firms continue forever EU lobbying | Corporate Europe Observatory
It's been exactly a year since the revelations of the Forever Lobbying Project about both the devastating impacts of forever chemicals (or PFAS), and the corporate influence campaign that has kept these harmful substances in our food, water, soil, and bodies.

This is such a dangerous document: conflating trillion-dollar centralised platforms with federated and, possibly in the future, peer-to/peer platforms or even personal web sites is one of most braindead policy suggestions I’ve ever read (and I’ve read quite a few).
#EU #DSA

I watched the latest video from @… where he spoke with a German analyst and author ostensibly about the author’s new book… but it really was about how NATO may be on the verge of collapse right now and what the new reality might look like. Highly recommend Canadians watch this.
My only complaint and comment completely selfishly, is the absence of Canada 🇨🇦 in the discussion. I have to say I am feeling more than a little apprehensive, even isolated. I know Canada is not exactly pulling its weight and won’t be a major player in whatever Europe needs to do to secure itself in a post-NATO reality.
But I am definitely left wondering and more than a little worried…. What the heck is Canada going to do?
We border Greenland. We are deeply connected to Ukraine socially. We have a force in Latvia.
Anders, if you have thoughts on this, I would be interested, as would others.
Is a transatlantic alliance impossible without the USA?
#russiaukrainewar #nato #eu #europe #canada #canpoli #cdnpoli #war #alliances
https://youtu.be/A8ZvKXjhHYM?si=RGEiJYEf7zXg05t4

"Die EU wird vor allem zuerst dafür sorgen müssen, die Reihen zu schließen und denen, die wieder nicht »mitmachen« wollen, endlich und endgültig die Rote Karte zu zeigen. Wir können unmöglich weiter zulassen, dass gewisse Kräfte innerhalb der EU sich weiter als Spaltelement aufführen." | Horst Schulte | #EU |
Gerade hat sich die

"Air pollution linked to over 180,000 deaths in the EU. Which country was hit the hardest?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Pollution

Air pollution in EU linked to 182,000 deaths despite progress - report
Air pollution remains one Europe’s deadliest environmental threats despite recent progress.

This is a very useful overview of the EU Digital Identity Landscape
#eIDAS #EU

EU Digital Identity Landscape - Interactive Map & Solutions
Explore the comprehensive map of European Digital Identity Solutions. An interactive visualization of eID schemes, EUDI Wallets, and Trust Services across the EU and neighboring countries.

Het is gedaan ....
Bron: @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu — Bluesky
#EU #Oekraine

Die #EU und ihre Mitgliesstaaten sollten aufhören, die #USA als befreudete Macht zu betrachten. Sie sind es nicht mehr, sondern Verbündete eines aggressiven #Russland|s.
Daher sollten wir große Anstrengungen machen (wie …

US-Sicherheitsstrategie: Deutsche Geheimdienste sind besorgt und warnen
Der Verfassungsschutz mahnt mehr Befugnisse an, um unabhängiger von amerikanischen Geheimdiensten zu werden. Denkbar sei sogar, dass sich die USA bei Wahlen in Europa stärker einmischen könnten.

"Will EU give ground on 2035 combustion-engine ban?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

Will EU give ground on 2035 combustion-engine ban?
Europe's embattled auto industry and its backers are ramping up pressure on the EU to relax its planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales—hoping for a decision by year end.

Nå syns jeg det er på tide med en #EU-debatt i #Norge. Personlig vil jeg at vi skal være med når vår framtid bestemmes. Planer for vårt forsvar -- i *vid* forstand legges uten at vi er med.

The retreat of US military from Europe is long overdue and a blessing in disguise, Europe should be able to defend itself without the help of the US in the future. NATO should be replaced by an European defence entity.
#eu #defence

If you have some time spare, take a look at the #EU 🇪🇺 #cyber #security standards that are currently in a mature draft state, awaiting feedback until end of February. I have started reading through requiremen…

"Budget constraints and EU delays hampered UK’s forest efforts at COP30, says Miliband"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EU #EuropeanUnion

The US under Darth #Trump has published a “National Security Strategy,” parts of which appear to be an attempt by the authoritarian regime to intimidate the #EU.
I think this clearly shows how difficult Trump and his entourage find even the weak resistance of the EU.
The EU should not allow itself to be i…

If the USA tries to move on Greenland, there ain’t no one in Canada who thinks we should just sit idly by…. At least according to this extremely scientific polling.
cc: @…
#TheAmericanFascist #uspoli #imperialism #eu
#russiaUkraineWar #ukraine #russia #canada #nato #usa https://mstdn.chrisalemany.ca/@chris/115840960973402257

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #DreamTime
E.U.:
🎵 People
#EU
https://allmessedupmke.bandcamp.com/track/stand-by-me-ben-e-king

Ingen yderligere kommentarer. #USA #EU

Slightly troubling for Denmark and EU this line of thinking 🤔 ..... The message is from the wife of Stephen Miller. A close advisor of Trump.
#denmark #greenland #eu

stakeholders are invited to reply to the following questions:
1. What are strengths & weaknesses of the #EU #OpenSource sector? What are the main barriers that hamper
(i) adoption and maintenance of high-quality and secure open source; and (ii) sustainable contributions to
open-source communities?
2. What is the added value of open source for the public and private sectors? Please provide concrete examples,
including the factors (such as cost, risk, #LockIn, #security, innovation, among
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Wer glaubt, der EU-„Digital-Omnibus“ bringe bloß weniger Cookie-Banner, hat wohl zu viel dpa gelesen. #netzpolitik.org zeigt: Das Paket untergräbt Datenschutz und verschiebt KI-Regulierung – aber Medien verkaufen’s als Komfort-Update fürs Surfen. Bequem, aber gefährlich.
#EU

"EU seeks to exploit nature-based products for competitiveness push, green groups say"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Nature

EU bets on nature-based products to increase domestic competitiveness
Nature-based products such as biofuels and bioplastics will be looked to as drivers of green growth under a recently announced bioeconomy strategy, but critics are wary of overexploitation.

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EU niet eens over bevroren Russische tegoeden, kiest nu voor gezamenlijke Oekraïne-lening
#EU #Oekraine

Trotz ehrgeiziger #Aufforstungspläne drohen #UK und #EU ihre Pflanzziele deutlich zu verfehlen.
Dabei sind neue

Warum EU und Großbritannien die Zeit für mehr Baumpflanzungen ausgeht
Das Vereinigte Königreich und die EU wollen viele neue Bäume pflanzen, um ihre Klimaziele zu erreichen. Doch wie weit sind sie damit wirklich?

"Air quality near airports and ports needs to improve fast, EU environment agency says"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #AirQuality

Air pollution worse near airports and ports, EU green agency says
With nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter contaminating the air near ports and airports, affected regions are being urged to step up their monitoring efforts.

»Im Netz der USA — #Europa's schwieriger Weg aus der digitalen Abhängigkeit:
Wenige große #US-Unternehmen haben den digitalen Markt unter sich aufgeteilt. Und ihre Marktmacht wächst, denn die #EU hängt mit ihren d…

Digitale Souveränität: Europas Suche nach Alternativen zu Google, Amazon und Co.
Google, Microsoft, Amazon: Wenige große US-Unternehmen haben den digitalen Markt unter sich aufgeteilt. Und ihre Macht wächst. Was kann Europa dagegen tun?

Die #EU-Kommission plant milliardenschwere Investitionen in Europas #Stromnetze, um die #Energiewende voranzubringen.
Ein besser verknüpftes und robusteres Netz soll sauber erzeugte

Energiewende: EU will Stromnetze ausbauen und besser verknüpfen - Golem.de
Die EU-Kommission will für die Energiewende ein gut verbundenes und besseres Stromnetz in Europa - und sieht Investitionsbedarf in Milliardenhöhe.

"Only nine countries doing well on municipal waste recycling, EU auditors say"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Recycling

EU countries falling behind on municipal waste recycling, auditors say
The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.

Der digitale Omnibus der EU hat endlich die richtige Richtung. Die Kommission räumt im Datendschungel auf – ein ehrgeiziger Versuch, den eigenen Bürokratieturm zu entschlacken. Risiken? Immer. Aber lieber ein Omnibus zur Vereinfachung als noch ein Paragrafendschungelbus, meint (natürlich) die #FAZ #EU

Ich bin kein Freund des "Notstands" - wir haben damit schon schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht. Aber in der #EU bräuchte es für Kristenzeiten eine effekive Handlungsebene und verkürztes Prozedere zur Entscheidungsfindung.
Das hat sich schon in der Natur bewährt. Wenn jemand einer akuten Gefahr ausgesetzt ist, dann ist es nicht ratsam, zuerst einen Anwalt anzurufen, sondern unmittelbar zur

#Cloud #Cost Comparison for #European Providers
https://www.eucloudco…

You can say what you want about the EU leaders but at least they are coherent about Russia's wish list that Trump is pushing.
#russia #eu #usa

"Will your clothes need a passport? EU targets fashion’s greenwashing with new rules"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Greenwashing

Will your clothes need a passport? EU targets fashion’s greenwashing with new rules | The Optimist Daily
Clothes entering the EU may soon require digital passports to prove sustainability claims, targeting greenwashing and improving supply chain transparency.

Trump-denktank pleit openlijk voor einde Europese Unie
#EU #geopolitiek

Becoming an EU member is a bureaucratic process that takes some time, it can't be done in a year. But there are many ways to strengthen ties (economic, military) while being on that road. It shouldn't be framed as a "problem" that full memberschip is not possible quickly...
#Ukraine #EU

Die #USA unter Darth #Trump haben eine „National Security Strategy“ veröffentlicht, das in Teilen wohl als Einschüchterungsversuch des autoritären Regimes gegenüber der #EU aufgesetzt ist.
Ich denke, dass das deutlich zei…

"EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars

EU-made combustion cars to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035
The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel 'Made in the EU' or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on the sale of new cars and vans powered by diesel or petrol after pressure from some EU countries and the automotive industry.

'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe up to 1.7 tn euros by 2050: Report #Europe

'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe up to 1.7 tn euros by 2050: Report
The continued use of "forever chemicals" could cost Europe up to 1.7 trillion euros ($2 trillion) by 2050 because of their impact on people's health and the environment, an EU-commissioned report said Thursday.

It is predictable that EU leaders won’t be able to agree on strong actions against Trump. At the same time this can have disastrous consequences for the EU, the war in Ukraine etc. It is like watching a car crash….
#EU #Trump

"Paul McCartney And 8 MPs Urge EU To Reconsider Ban On ‘Meaty’ Plant-Based Labels"
#Food #EU #EuropeanUnion

Paul McCartney And 8 MPs Urge EU To Reconsider Ban On 'Meaty' Plant-Based Labels
Paul McCartney and his family have called for the EU to reconsider its proposed ban on the use of ‘meaty’ words on plant-based food labels

Achter de schermen in Brussel staat Nederland tegenover Frankrijk: waar moet Zelensky zijn wapens kopen? | Politiek | De Gelderlander.nl
#Oekraïne #EU

De triloog is een bekend mechanisme met publieke en niet-publieke aspecten, het is immers deels een onderhandeling...
"Wat er gebeurt in de finale worsteling over een wetsvoorstel tussen Europese Raad, Commissie en Parlement, de zogeheten triloog, is helemaal een raadsel. De deuren blijven daar gesloten."
#EU

Column | In de luwte van het Europees Parlement kan veel gebeuren
Ergens zou ik toch een keer een gedegen analyse moeten maken van wat er nu eigenlijk allemaal gebeurd is. Van welke achtbaan ik onderdeel was. Waarom het begon, waarom het eindigde. Feit is dat het politieke avontuur tot een prematuur einde kwam en ik vandaag terugkeer als uw columnist. De gedegen analyse zal ik ooit met u delen. Het is in ieder geval een genoegen om weer deel uit te maken van uw…

"The carbon cost of your burger: How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Food

How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household?
Scientists have put forward the “first step” in tackling meat-related emissions without sending food prices skyrocketing.

Wenn Merz und Macron über „digitale Souveränität“ reden, klingt das wie ein Versprechen – ist aber meist Verwaltung. Europa ringt mit China und den USA, während jeder Mitgliedsstaat sein eigenes Cloud-Königreich baut. #EU #Digitalpolitik

"EU farmer takes oil giant TotalEnergies to court in groundbreaking hearing over climate damages"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Climate

EU farmer takes oil giant TotalEnergies to court over climate damages
The climate change-related lawsuit begins its hearings, just days after TotalEnergies announced its climate investment at COP30.

Endlich beweist die #EU wieder ihre ganze #Stärke und #Entschlossenheit. 💪
Zum Glück sind die europäischen

Chiphersteller: Niederlande geben Kontrolle über Nexperia wieder ab - Golem.de
Der Streit um den Halbleiterproduzenten Nexperia hat die Lieferketten gefährdet. Nun übernimmt China wieder die Kontrolle.

It's incredible that the EU can't agree to seize all Russian assets for the war in Ukraine. The situation is dire for both Ukraine and Europe but still formal/legal arguments prevail it seems, while we are at war already in many ways.
#russia #eu

Warum sich die Mitgliedsstaaten der #EU gegenüber Darth #Trump so erniedrigen, weiß ich nicht. Es zeigt sich, dass Trump Freund und Feind verrät, sobald er sich einen Vorteil davon verspricht. Also der nukleare Schutzschirm der USA, um den alle betteln, der ist ohnehin nur Illusion.
Also sollte de EU handeln, …

To quote Thatcher, “this is no time to go wobbly” , with regard to the sanctions from the US against the EU.
#eu #usa #geopolitics @…

Ein Epochenbruch in umgekehrter Richtung: Gorbatschow suchte Anschluss an den Westen, Trump sucht ihn bei Putin. Europas „zivilisatorische Auslöschung“ wird ausgerufen, der „Widerstand“ gegen Europa soll wachsen. Eine Allianz der Autokraten – mit Ansage. #Trump #EU

How Europe’s new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade
#EU #CBAM #CO2

Darth #Trump will die #EU und #Deutschland zwingen, auch andere EU-Länder, ihre Gesetzgebung US-amerikanischen Interessen zu unterwerfen. Wie das eine Kolonialmacht so macht.
Wir sollten US Waren boykottieren, angef…

Merz is ofcourse right that if the war continues or even escalates, the EU will in the end take all Russian assets (as they should), they will find a way.
#russia #eu #ukraine

"EU risks undermining environment pledges with Mercosur trade deal, US LNG imports"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #FossilFuels

I don't know why the member states of the #EU are humiliating themselves so much in front of Darth #Trump. It's clear that Trump betrays friends and enemies alike as soon as he sees an advantage in doing so. So the US nuclear umbrella that everyone is begging for is just an illusion anyway.
The

Europa kan alles (!) wat ze nodig heeft militair op termijn ook zonder de VS ontwikkelen. Er is alleen tijd nodig. Alle opmerkingen "Europa kan niet zonder de VS" kunnen we negeren. Discussie moet gaan over het pad naar meer onafhankelijkheid.
#EU #Europa

"Does the EU rollback of 2035 car emissions ban risk undermining Europe’s climate goals?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Climate

"Europe eyes investments in Africa into clean energy and infrastructure"
#Europe #Africa #Energy

EU partners with Africa to step up clean power and infrastructure
European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

Brauchen wir Parteien, wie die #AfD, die im Sold von #USA und #Russland stehen, und die unsere freiheitlich demokratische Lebensform und die #EU

"EU installs 27.1 GWh of battery storage in 2025 as utility scale leads"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Batteries #Energy

EU installs 27.1 GWh of battery storage in 2025 as utility scale leads
The European Union added 27.1 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in 2025, with utility-scale systems accounting for the majority of new installations as residential storage declined amid lower electricity prices and reduced support schemes, according to a new report from SolarPower Europe.

"EU crackdown on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water not 'robust' enough to prevent contamination"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #ForeverChemicals

Ik ben benieuwd hoeveel mensen doorhebben hoe spannend het vanavond in Brussel is en hoeveel van onze toekomst daar potentieel vanaf kan hangen.
#EU #Oekraine

"Analysis: EVs just outsold petrol cars in EU for first time ever"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #EV

Analysis: EVs just outsold petrol cars in EU for first time ever - Carbon Brief
Sales of battery electric vehicles (EVs) overtook petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025.

"Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #WindTurbines #SolarPower

Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time
The watershed moment comes as the region looks to prioritize clean, domestic energy sources over dirty coal or imported natural gas.

Europe is divided, US doesn't support Europe or NATO (probably), the clock is ticking on the Russian economy. It is completely logical for Putin to escalate the war in Europe now and quickly try to force Ukraine and Europe to make a bad deal.
#eu #euope

After my initial disappointment, I think European leaders are right we at least succeeded in funding Ukraine for two years, but the optics are bad, Putin will interpret this as weakness which increases the likelihood of a longer and broader war in Europe. Buckle up, this is far from over.
#eu #ukraine

"EU Plans to Weaken Pesticide Rules ‘Unlawful’, Experts Say"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Pesticides #Environment

EU Plans to Weaken Pesticide Rules ‘Unlawful’, Experts Say
Plans by the European Commission to scrap routine checks on pesticide safety would break EU law, according to a new legal opinion published today (27 January).  The Commission announced plans in December to “simplify” regulations for pesticides, including ditching requirements for all pesticides to be reassessed every ten to fifteen years to account for new evidence around health and environment impacts. The move could violate […]

Maybe obvious but the time for Putin to escalate the war in Ukraine, if has options for that, is now. Extremely dangerous weeks/months ahead I think 🤔
#ukraine #russia #eu

"Solar generates record 13% of EU electricity in 2025"
#EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #SolarPower

Solar generates record 13% of EU electricity in 2025
EU solar generation increased by over 20% for the fourth year running in 2025, with its share in the energy mix surpassing coal and hydro. For the first time in history, solar and wind generated more energy in the EU than fossil fuels.

Trump made a mistake, he is escalating with Europe on something they can't compromise on, sovereignty of it's member states. This will become an ugly fight.
#greenland #denmark #eu

Hoe harder Europa reageert richting Trump , hoe groter de kans is dat het Congres Trump nog kan tegenhouden, nu proberen te "de-escaleren" speelt Trump in de kaart, werkt zelfs averechts. Er is ook nauwelijks een "de-escalatie" optie of anders ben ik er benieuwd naar...
#groenland #eu

"EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy #NorthSea

EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea
Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040. #EuropeNews

"EU to reinstate Bay of Biscay fishing ban in 2026 after dolphin deaths decline"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Oceans #Environment

EU to reinstate Bay of Biscay fishing ban in 2026 after dolphin deaths decline | The Optimist Daily
A winter fishing ban in the Bay of Biscay is returning in 2026 after proving effective at reducing dolphin deaths caused by accidental net entanglements.

"Birds Start to Show Signs of Recovery After Bee-Harming Pesticide Ban in the EU"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Birds #Climate

Birds Start to Show Signs of Recovery After Bee-Harming Pesticide Ban in the EU
The results identified a 12% increase in the presence of insectivorous birds like chaffinches, blackbirds, and black caps.