EU allows Romania to delay shutdown of coal plants until end-2029
Amid delays in gas power projects, the European Commission approved Romania's request to push back the closure of several coal-fired systems
North Macedonia launches decarbonization guide for small businesses
The Economic Chamber of North Macedonia, with the EU's support, has developed the country’s first decarbonization guide for small businesses
Energy Community’s CBAM Readiness Tracker: Western Balkans still far from exemption as full implementation nears
The Energy Community’s 2025 CBAM Readiness Tracker suggests efforts to meet the exemption criteria for electricity are gaining momentum
Slovenia begins preparations for closure of Velenje coal mine
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob visited the Velenje coal mine to present a draft law on its gradual closure
Policy changes in US will have marginal impact on global energy transition
AI energy use may seem alarming, but it is projected to stay below EV charging and the cooling of buildings, DNV calculated
Slovenia allocates EUR 375 million for sustainable mobility
Slovenia has allocated EUR 835 million from the Climate Fund for climate change mitigation and adaptation
Serbia proposes taxes on greenhouse gas emissions, imported carbon-intensive products
The draft Law on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tax and draft Law on Carbon-Intensive Product Imports Tax in Serbia both envisage EUR 4 per ton of CO2 equivalent
Europe’s Environment 2025 report: Not good
Europe’s Environment 2025 is the most comprehensive analysis on the current state and outlook for the continent’s environment, climate, and sustainability, building on data from across 38 countries, according to the European Environment Agency