Von der Leyen: EU needs whole puzzle of actions for lowering energy prices
The EU is rolling out a range of measures against the surge in energy prices, Ursula von der Leyen said after the European Council meeting. But a joint long-term approach requires a much stronger consensus.
EU approves Greece’s EUR 4.8 billion Social Climate Plan
Greece got the green light for its EUR 4.8 billion Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households, individuals and transportation users in the clean transition, together with micro-enterprises
Serbia begins preparing new climate change law
The Ministry of Environmental Protection has started drafting a new climate change law and has published a baseline document for its preparation
Most EU member states yet to submit social climate plans
More than EUR 85 billion from the European Union's Social Climate Fund remain unused, as member states are late in submitting social climate policy plans.
Croatia drafts EUR 1.68 billion Social Climate Plan
The funds would be obtained from the auctions of emission allowances in the European Union and Croatia under the EU ETS 2
EU waters down its 2040 climate target in runup to COP30 in Brazil
The EU upheld its proposed 90% emissions cut target for 2040 ahead of COP30 in Brazil, but with substantial workaround possibilities
Airport in Cluj-Napoca secures grant for battery-backed solar park
International Airport Avram Iancu Cluj will cover more than half of the costs for a solar farm with battery storage from European funds
Romania preparing to include biomethane in gas grid
Romania has drafted a directive that would regulate biomethane and mitigate the impact of the extension of an EU emissions pricing scheme
