EU’s strategic status for Rio Tinto’s lithium project risks fueling tensions in Serbia
The addition of the planned lithium mine in Serbia to the EU's strategic projects for raw materials has again stirred up public controversy
Jadar project timeline: a full overview of the most controversial investment in Serbia’s recent history
No investment in Serbia’s recent history has sparked as much controversy as Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project Jadar. All about the Jadar project, from 2001 to the present day.
Serbia is starting energy sector reforms right now
Serbia's Minister of Finance Siniša Mali announced the start of energy sector reforms at the closing of the Kopaonik Business Forum
Brnabić: Professional management in EPS for new energy policy
The idea of introducing professional management appeared after a leak revealed a secret contract between Serbia and Rystad Energy
Serbia won’t increase power prices for businesses – Prime Minister Brnabić
She commented on rumors that the government would raise the price from the current EUR 95 to EUR 120 per megawatt-hour
Germany to back climate action in Serbia with EUR 309 million package
With technical and expert assistance from Germany, Serbia will continue to work on strategic documents related to decarbonization, CO2 emissions, and renewable energy.
High-profile arrests in Croatia highlight claims of corruption in renewables in region
At least two government officials are suspected of abuse of power in the case of the biggest wind farm in Croatia, which receives a substantial stimulus. The scandal follows massive complaints by the local population throughout Southeastern Europe and numerous accusations by activists of irregularities and corruption in projects for renewables, mostly small hydropower plants. […]
Serbia shelves plan to introduce ecotax for households
The Government of Serbia has tweaked an executive order about the determination of activities impacting the environment just days after issuing it. It changed several details, but the most important decision was that it scrapped the provisions for an ecotax to be rolled out effectively on households. With the amendments to the decree, the cabinet […]