Region/EU
EU economic losses caused by extreme weather could increase to EUR 170 billion annually
01 March 2021 - The EU has adopted a new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change to prepare for the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
EU’s Timmermans: Coal has no future but coal sector workers do
25 February 2021 - The European Commission's Executive Vice-President says the EU needs to help the fossil fuel sector to abandon coal, but also oil and petrochemicals
Discover new energy labels that EU is introducing on March 1
24 February 2021 - Fridges, dishwashers, washing machines, and televisions will get new energy labels from March 1 and lamps from September 1.
People and businesses in SEE became aware of climate crisis, benefits of green energy
19 February 2021 - Green finance helps firms and households protect the environment and cut energy costs, says the GGF's head for Southeast Europe Mejra Juzbašić Bajgorić.
Record high demand for guarantees of origin in 2020 in EU
17 February 2021 - Despite lower power demand due to COVID-19 pandemia, demand for guarantees of origin in Europe rose by 8% to a record high last year.
Italy’s new government to place focus on green transition
15 February 2021 - Italy’s new government has established a ministry that combines energy policy with the environmental portfolio,...
CMS Slovakia: Reimbursement of CO2 taxes
12 February 2021 - Companies can still claim a refund of unlawful CO2 taxes from the competent authorities until 12 April 2021
EnC Energy Transition Tracker: 61% of power output in WB6 still comes from fossil fuels
09 February 2021 - The Energy Transition Tracker points to slow energy transition momentum and the decarbonization challenge in electricity production and transportation.
Europe seals record EUR 26.3 billion of investments in offshore wind farms
09 February 2021 - Despite COVID constraints, Europe raised EUR 26.3 billion to finance 7.1 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2020.
Energy Community warns BiH, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Serbia over coal plant emissions
05 February 2021 - Four Energy Community contracting parties in the Western Balkans are under pressure to bring air pollution from coal power plants under control
Germany plans to abolish renewables surcharge paid by power consumers
05 February 2021 - Within five years, the item in electricity bills for stimulating green power in Germany could be scrapped. An average family now pays EUR 413 per year
EU MPs want carbon border tax to apply for for all energy-intensive industries
04 February 2021 - Members of the European Parliament want the tax to be rolled out for oil products, glass, paper and aluminium as well.
Survey: Environmental impact remains important to businesses despite COVID-19 crisis
03 February 2021 - Environmental and social impact issues remain of high importance for businesses even amid the ongoing crisis, according to a survey commissioned by Epson and Iris.
Jovana V. Milić: Serbian scientist from top Swiss university honored with Green Talents Award
02 February 2021 - Jovana is among 25 young researchers honored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research for their contribution to sustainable development.
EU backs EUR 2.9 billion in state aid for battery project in 12 states including Croatia, Greece
28 January 2021 - The European Commission has approved public funding to be provided for 42 SMEs and start-ups in the battery sector.
Spain gets Europe’s lowest wind energy price with CfD auction model
28 January 2021 - Spain has secured lowest ever price for new wind energy in Europe, of EUR 20 per MWh, thanks to the Contract-for-Difference (CfD) model.