Tag: EU Parliament
Parliament Pushes For Stronger ESG Fund Standards Brussels is moving closer to a tougher labelling regime for sustainable investment products, as the European Parliament weighs amendments that could reshape how...
• Parliament backs a one-year delay to the EU’s deforestation-free supply chain law, pushing obligations for large companies to 2026.• Lawmakers ask the Commission to conduct an early 2026 review...
In a significant blow to the European Commission’s anti-deforestation strategy, the European Parliament voted to reject the EUDR’s proposed country risk classification system—a key component underpinning its due diligence regime...
On Wednesday, Parliament gave a final green light to new rules obliging firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment. The European Parliament approved with 374...
MEPs approved new rules on more alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks, simple and easy recharging, and on cleaner maritime fuels. The new rules are part of the “Fit for...
The EU Parliament has adopted its position for negotiations with Council on rules to reduce pollution and steer large agro-industrial installations in the green transition. The European Parliament’s position on...
MEPs approved plans, already agreed with Council, that set new energy saving targets for 2030, as part of the European Green Deal. The law will set energy-saving targets in both primary and final energy...
The report, adopted with 46 votes in favour, 41 against and 1 abstention, sets stricter 2030 limit and target values for several pollutants including particulate matter, NO2, SO2 and O3...
Parliament calls for an annual ‘EU day for the victims of the global climate crises’ to be established to remember the human lives lost due to climate change. In the...
On Thursday, Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with member states on rules to integrate human rights and environmental impact into companies’ governance. Companies will be required to identify, and...
On Wednesday, the Environment Committee adopted its position on EU rules to further reduce pollution and steer large agro-industrial installations in the green transition. The industrial emission directive (IED) lays down rules...
On Thursday, MEPs backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a stop to misleading claims. With 544 votes to 18 and 17 abstentions, plenary approved...
EU Parliament’s Environment and Industry Committees adopted their position on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector to reach EU climate goals and improve air quality. The new legislation, adopted...
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament and Council negotiators agreed to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector. A provisional deal, reached...
MEPs adopted the reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System including for aviation and maritime, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. On Tuesday, the EU...
The text agreed on Thursday with the Swedish Presidency aims to boost the deployment of renewable energy, in line with the Green Deal and REPowerEU plans. MEPs and the Swedish...
The EU Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council to boost the number of publicly accessible electric recharging and hydrogen refuelling stations in particular...
MEPs and the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council agreed on mandatory national targets for the deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels for cars and trucks. A provisional agreement was...
EU Parliament and Council reached a deal on cleaner maritime fuels, asking to cut ship emissions by 2% as of 2025 and by 80% as of 2050, to help the...
New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared...
EU Parliament adopted draft measures to increase the rate of renovations and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions on Tuesday. The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive...
EU negotiators on Tuesday struck a deal creating the first best in class standard for the issuing of green bonds. The “European Green Bonds Standard” (EUGBS), which companies issuing a...
On Wednesday members of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted their position on revising the EU’s legislative framework on fluorinated gases (F-gases) emissions with 64 votes...
The EU Parliament approved the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package. With 340 votes in favour,...
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the revision of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) rules applying to the aviation sector. The agreement...
The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement just reached between the European Parliament and the Council on an EU Regulation on deforestation-free supply chains. Once adopted and applied, the new law will...
By July 2026, all big publicly listed companies in the EU will have to take measures to increase women’s presence at their helm. The adoption of the so-called “Women on...
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on stronger emission reduction targets for member states under the so-called effort sharing regulation. Pending a formal adoption, the...
Call for EU framework on climate adaptation Need for a climate resilience “stress test” for key infrastructure Boosting EU civil protection and emergency response Improving food security, sustainable water and...
The challenge today for democracies in Europe and beyond is how to become more open and more resilient. While the unique constitutional arrangement of the European Union adds a level...
After six months of war – the military, food security, energy and refugee situation Six months after Russia launched its unprovoked war on Ukraine, this roundtable will take stock of...
Europe and the Indo-Pacific region together represent over 70 % of global trade in goods and services and over 60 % of foreign direct investment (FDI) with their annual trade...
Forward looking policy-making in times of multiple crises The conference aims to explore the EU’s better law-making policy with a view to assessing the progress achieved to date, discuss challenges...
Suppliers to start delivering sustainable fuel from 2025, reaching 85% of all aviation fuel in EU airports by 2050 Electricity and hydrogen should be part of new fuel mix Create...
Parliament votes to approve including gas in taxonomy Regulation will most likely enter into force at start of 2023 European Union lawmakers voted to allow natural gas and nuclear energy...
The European Parliament has effectively approved the rules containing the technical screening criteria for climate change adaptation and mitigation under the EU taxonomy. A majority of MEPs yesterday evening rejected...
The European Commission took a major step towards including investments in gas and nuclear-based energy in the list of sustainable activities under the new EU taxonomy classification system, with the...
What’s the latest? The European Commission (EC) drafted a proposal for its much-anticipated sustainable investing taxonomy right at the close of 2021. The taxonomy creates a common set of criteria to determine...
Greek MEP, Eva Kaili, was elected one of the European Parliament’s (EP) 14 vice-presidents on Tuesday. Kaili, who was elected for the Movement for Change (KINAL) party and sits with...
Jason Kelley, General Manager, Global Strategic Partnerships at IBM interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Gloria Wu, Global Head of Partnership at Ontology interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Frank Ricotta, CEO/Co-Founder of BurstIQ interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Eva Kaili, Head of Hellenic S&D Delegation for the EU Parliament interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Ben Yablon, Co-Founder/Chairman of SALT Lending interview with Matt Bird at the Blockchain for Europe (EU Parliament)
Daniel Benjamens, Michael Boni, Andrzej Ryz, Frank Ricotta, and Alex Cahana Discuss Blockchain in Healthcare at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS We can use blockchain networks and blockchain solutions because...
Brad Staples, David Seigel, Peteris Zilgalvis, Catalin Ivan, Louis De Bruin, and Paul Astengo Discuss Governance and Blockchain at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Decentralized identity without middlemen is going...
Robert Kopitsch, Sorin Moisa, Isabelle Vandoorne, Arwen Smit, Klaus Schaaf, Thomas Cocirta, Simon Schwerin, Kurt Nemec Discuss Blockchain For Mobility at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Who masters the data...
Andreas Constantinidies, Ashley Fox, Andrea Servida, Andreas Ebert, Nicole Sandler Discuss Digital Identity at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS One of the biggest hurdles that digital identity has had to...
Theo Moore, Syed Kamall, Peter Kerstens, Mark Wetjen, Dan Morgan and Maya Zehavi Discuss Fintech at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Blockchain technology is not ripe enough to cause a...
Brad Staples, David Seigel, Peteris Zilgalvis, Catalin Ivan, Louis De Bruin, and Paul Astengo Discuss Governance and Blockchain at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Decentralized identity without middlemen is going...
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