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EU to introduce plastic waste tax
07 August 2020 - The European Union is introducing a tax on non-recycled plastic packaging from 1 January 2021....
Will the EU’s hydrogen strategy undermine the 2050 climate neutrality goal?
10 July 2020 - The European Commission has unveiled a strategy to scale up hydrogen production as part of...
EU launches Just Transition Platform for coal regions
30 June 2020 - The European Commission has launched the Just Transition Platform to help member states draw up...
Most EU states not on track to reduce air pollution by 2030 – Commission’s report
29 June 2020 - Most member states are at risk of not complying with their 2020 or 2030 emission...
Croatia reduces green power surcharge for energy-intensive companies
19 June 2020 - Energy-intensive companies in Croatia could save up to EUR 10 million a year through the...
Western Balkan countries on the way to finalizing their National Energy and Climate Plans
16 June 2020 - Western Balkan countries, partners of the GIZ Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Energy...
Southeastern Europe may get EUR 10 billion as EU boosts Just Transition Fund plan
29 May 2020 - The European Commission has proposed to increase the funds intended for the energy transition of...
Region gets EU support to wrap up just transition plans
12 May 2020 - The European Commission has approved all requests made by 18 member states including Bulgaria, Croatia,...
EU to focus on Green Deal diplomacy; preparing Green Agenda for Western Balkans
26 March 2020 - Participants at the 5th Energy and Climate Committee meeting, organized by the Energy Community Secretariat,...
Environmental organizations ask EU to stop waste burning in coal power plants in Bulgaria
03 March 2020 - Environmental lawyers at ClientEarth, Greenpeace Bulgaria and Za Zemiata are bringing a legal complaint to...
EU conditions EUR 251 million state aid to coal, power utility CE Oltenia
26 February 2020 - The European Commission has approved Romania’s plans to grant a EUR 251 million loan to...
Clean energy potential of coal regions in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Slovenia: EU report
14 February 2020 - In more than half of the 42 coal regions in the European Union, the switch...
EU scolds Croatia for delay in reporting on energy efficiency
14 February 2020 - Downsizing and the faulty database of the former relevant authority in Zagreb blocked the European...
Romania to invest EUR 53 million in charging stations for hybrid, electric vehicles
12 February 2020 - Romania is launching a EUR 53 million state aid scheme to stimulate investments in charging...
Serbian government adopts Chapter 27 negotiating position
23 January 2020 - The Government of Serbia has adopted the negotiating position for Chapter 27 – environment and...
EU approves EUR 128 million for water infrastructure in Croatia
14 January 2020 - The European Commission has approved an investment of EUR 128 million from the cohesion fund...