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"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.

Carney offers to ‘broker a bridge’ to build giant anti-Trump trade club
#EU #Canada #CPTPP
Via @… (& @…)

Orbšns neues Wahlkampfmotto: „Retter der Ungarn – vor der Ukraine und der EU!“ Die Strategie? Hilfen blockieren, Pipeline-Reparaturen fordern, und zwischendurch ein Video auf X posten. Die EU: „Können wir bitte einfach mal…?“ #TOnline #EU

Why is this unilateral ? EU should exactly ask for the same biometric materials from US.
#europe #us
htt…

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?

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

Was erwartet Darth #Trump denn von der #EU und #NATO? Er behandelt beide schlecht, fast feindselig, unterstützt rechtsradikale Parteien und Bewegungen in demokratischen Ländern, stellt die Beistandspflicht in Frage und droht sc…

Kissoja ja koiria koskeva EU-asetus astuu voimaan vuonna 2028– mikä kaikki muuttuu? #EU

Kissoja ja koiria koskeva EU-asetus
Kissoja ja koiria koskevan EU-asetuksen tarkoitus on puuttua erityisesti pentutehtailuun sekä koirien ja kissojen laittomaan tuontiin.

Es hätte eine positive Note, wenn Trump die #EU bis dahin reizt, die großen Techunternehmen zu sanktionieren. Darunter sind die bislang in Irland ansässigen und dort leider faktisch unregulierten #GAFAM. Die dabei entstehenden Abnabelungsschmerzen könnten einen guten Schub für

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

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Some thoughts on CPTPP by US Congres.
CPTPP: Overview and Issues for Congress | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
#EU #Canada #CPTPP

"Portugal tops EU leaderboard as over 80% of electricity in January came from renewables"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Portugal

Portugal tops latest EU leaderboard for renewable energy - report
Portugal’s electricity production last month was largely led by hydro and wind power, according to a new report.

What exactly does Darth #Trump expect from the #EU and #NATO? He treats both poorly, almost hostilely; he supports far-right parties in democratic countries; he questions the mutual defense obligation; and he has been threateni…

Ingen yderligere kommentarer. #USA #EU

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

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

Pentagon aggressively lobbies EU against Buy European weapons push – POLITICO
#Politics #EU

The Guardian view on #DonaldTrump and the climate crisis: the US is in reverse while China ploughs ahead
Let's hope the #EU will plough ahead in stead of coming to a standstill caused by pressure from fossil fuel, chemical sector and automotive. Otherwise Chinese companies will destroy our export markets before taking over European markets https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/15/the-guardian-view-on-donald-trump-and-the-climate-crisis-the-us-is-in-reverse-while-china-ploughs-ahead

President Donald Trump on the EU
#USA #EU

President Donald Trump on the EU - Europa Blog
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Rechts und rechts gesellt sich gern.
Wen wunderts?
#EU

#NABU Petition: Die #EU will die Gesetze schwächen, die uns schützen.
Wir sagen: Hände weg vom #Naturschutz!

Hände weg vom Naturschutz
Die EU will zentrale Naturschutzgesetze lockern. Gemeinsam können wir das verhindern. Gib jetzt deine Stimme ab – für starken Schutz von Mensch und Natur!

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

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

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.

The #EU - #Mercosur deal «reaffirms standards established under the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and introduces enhanced protections for copyrights, trademarks, designs, patents and trade secrets».
Also «simulations project a rise in GHG emissions across M…

#EU gesteht #USA direkten Datenzugriff zu – automatisierte Verfahren möglich
https://www.

Man må sige at Mette Frederiksen har ret, når hun siger, at USA ikke længere er vores tætteste allierede. Nu skal hun bare indse, at USA rent faktisk er en fjende af og en trussel mod kongeriget #DKForsvar #DKPol #EUPol

"They don't like the EU": Europe's top diplomat says Washington wants to divide Europe - Euromaidan Press
Kaja Kallas told the Financial Times that the United States "does not like the European Union" and has been "very clear" it wants to divide Europe — a charge she levelled as Washington launched new trade probes against the bloc this week.

"EU sets binding 90% emissions reduction target for 2040"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Emissions

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

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.

🇯🇴 Last week, GÉANT was in Jordan connecting with partners through #EUMEDplus project, including ASREN, SESAME Synchrotron-light, JUNet and the EU in Jordan.
A visit to SESAME highlighted how critical high-capacity R&E connectivity is for international scientific collaboration and data-intensive research.
Discussions also focused on strengthening national and cross-border connect…

RE: #politiek #EU #Volgtip

Die „Brandmauer“ steht – sagt EVP-Chef Manfred Weber. Recherchen zeigen: In Chats und Treffen arbeiteten EVP-Abgeordnete mit AfD- und anderen rechten Politikern an einem Gesetz zur Verschärfung der Migration. Brandmauer oder Hintertür? Der Unterschied liegt offenbar in der Definition. #Tagesschau
#EU

"Geothermal could replace almost half of the EU’s fossil fuel power"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy

Geothermal could replace almost half of the EU’s fossil fuel power
Advances in drilling and subsurface engineering are unlocking a constant, carbon-free power source deep within the Earth.

Begun, the tradewar has.
#EU #usa #Greenland #tariffs

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

🤪 #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.

»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 […]

"‘A half-baked roadmap’: What’s missing from the EU and UK’s so-called crackdown on forever chemicals"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EU

What’s missing from the EU and UK’s ‘crackdown’ on forever chemicals
Nations across the world are scrambling to tackle forever chemicals - but do the UK and EU crackdowns even scratch the surface?

"Wie wäre es, wenn die #EU mal so richtig groß in #OpenSource-Projekte investiert? Nicht ein bisschen hier, ein bisschen da. Nicht das eine Land sucht sich Projekt X aus Eigeninteresse heraus und macht dann das Nötigste, sondern wirklich breit – von Basistechnologien bis zum Desktop und einzelnen Program…

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…

#SRFTagesschau braucht ein paar Symbolbilder für einen Bericht über die EU, die „EU first“ reindustrialisieren will. Was zeigen sie?
#eu #schweiz

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

"Made in #EU" - it was harder than I thought.
https://www.coinerella.com/made-in-eu-it-was-harder-than-i-thought/

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

Die #USA sind kein Partner mehr für #Europa.
#uspol #uspolitics

Trump: Zehn Prozent Strafzölle wegen Grönland - auch für Deutschland
Wegen des Streits um Grönland hat US-Präsident Trump Strafzölle gegen insgesamt acht europäische Länder angekündigt - unter ihnen auch Deutschland. Die Aufschläge von zehn Prozent sollen ab dem 1. Februar gelten.

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.

Who is live streaming on X?
#eu #gafam

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

Der neuerliche Untergang des Abendlandes - Europa Blog
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Seriously though.... the frontpage of the BBC today would be absolutely mindblowing to anyone living in the world in 2015.
Also. Putin must be very.... VERY... happy for this.
#NATO #Russia #Greenland #USA #RussiaUkraineWar #EU

"‘Weakening climate leadership’: Is the EU’s 2040 emissions target ambitious enough?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Climate

‘Loophole’ in EU’s 2040 emissions target could delay climate action
Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036.

54 Members of the 🇪🇺 #European Parliament from #EPP #SD #Renew #GreensEFA and #TheLeft are calling on the @… to take urgent action and build European #SocialMedia platforms following the recent #Grok scandal.
Read the full text on @…'s website:
#democracy #DigitalSovereignty #Europe #OpenSource #privacy #usa #trump #Musk #Sovereignty #trump #fediverse #mastodon

LIVE: President Emmanuel Macron Keynote | Munich Security Conference 2026 - YouTube
#EU #Macron #MSC

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

#Klima #Cleantech von @… Die #EUKommission macht weiter

EU-Accelerator-Act: Womit Cleantechies rechnen können
Große Ambitionen, aber nur Budget für sechs Vollzeitstellen.

FULL SPEECH: Merz Rejects "America First" at Munich Security Conference - YouTube
#EU #Merz #MSC

"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.

"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

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The CPTPP has an interesting formal application list (orange).
#EU #Canada #CPTPP

#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.

»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?

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

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…

"Beef and lamb get 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Food

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

'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.

"January was fifth hottest on record despite cold snap: EU monitor"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Climate #ClimateChange

January was fifth hottest on record despite cold snap: EU monitor
The planet experienced its fifth-hottest January on record despite a cold snap that swept across the United States and Europe, the EU's climate monitor said Tuesday.

"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.

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

"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

The @… approves the citizens’ initiative for a 🇪🇺 European public Social Network that offers an alternative to existing commercial services.
> The organisers have 6 months to start collecting signatures¹
04/03/2026: #SocialMedia #DiDay #EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion

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

Die in #Österreich und der #EU geltenden Grenzwerte für Luftbelastungen liegen teils um ein Mehrfaches über den Grenzwerten, die die #WHO genannt hat - mit dem Hinweis, dass selbst diese zu hoch sein. Urteil: Darüber s…

„Direkte Auswirkungen aufs Gehirn“: Luftverschmutzung löst laut Studie Alzheimer aus – Städte gefährdet
Feinstaub greift das Gehirn direkt an und begünstigt Alzheimer, stellen Fachleute in einer neuen Studie fest. Deutsche Städte bleiben hinter den WHO-Empfehlungen.

"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.

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…

Do european allies really want to fight with the US that wants "no stupid rules of engagement"... as Hegseth has said? While most european militaries would like to have a higher norm?
#USA #Iran #EU …

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

Der EU AI Act ist endlich da – aber Bürokratie allein macht noch keine Akzeptanz. Schieb zeigt: Ohne echte Kommunikation im Team bleibt Compliance nur ein Compliance-Theater. Statt Verbotslisten braucht es Dialog, Transparenz und praxisnahe Leitlinien – sonst läuft alles heimlich unter dem Radar.
#EUAIAct #KIRegeln

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

"Italy and France seek exemption on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax"
#Italy #France #EU #EuropeanUnion

Italy, France seek relief on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax
France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc's carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They argue that the measure will help preserve European competitiveness for local farmers.

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

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

RE: #Oekraïne #EU

"€400 million in EU funding approved to help Greece achieve net zero emissions"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Greece #NetZero

Greece secures €400 million in EU funding for green transition
The funding will support strategic investments that increase clean technology capacity.

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

"Ferries emit ‘more sulphur pollution than cars’ in several EU capitals"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

"From wind to wave: Which EU countries are driving renewable energy innovation?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy #Renewables

"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.

"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.

"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.

Dutch MoD Selects F21 MK2 torpedoes over MK48 for future submarines.
#EU #Europe #military #submarines

Dutch MoD Selects F21 MK2 torpedoes over MK48 for future submarines - Naval News
The Dutch Ministry of Defense announced it has selected the French F21 MK2 heavyweight torpedo for its future Orka-class submarines. The initial plan was to integrate the American MK48 which is currently used by the Royal Netherlands Navy aboard the in-service Walrus-class submarines.

"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 […]

"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.

"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.

"Will the EU water down its new carbon tariff?"
#EU #EuopeanUnion #Climate #ClimateChange

Will the EU water down its new carbon tariff?
On Jan. 1, the bloc launched its world-first fee on the carbon emissions of imported goods. A European Commission proposal to allow exemptions is drawing…

"Robot clean-up crews tackle litter on Europe's seabed"
#Europe #Environment #Oceans

Robot clean-up crews tackle litter on Europe's seabed
EU researchers are developing AI-guided robot fleets to take over the dangerous, dirty work of finding and removing marine litter from the sea floor. A ship with a crane floats in the Mediterranean sun at a marina in Marseille, France. The crane whirs as it hauls waste from the seabed and, when the wire breaks the surface, the gripper at the end is clutching a rubber tire covered in algae.

"Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels for EU power generation in 2025, report finds"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy #Renewables