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...
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)