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Auf einen Blick - Europäische Wasserresilienzstrategie - 30-04-2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:17:13 GMT

Wasser ist für das Leben und die menschlichen Aktivitäten unverzichtbar und unterliegt zahlreichen und starken Belastungen. Auf seiner Mai-Tagung wird das Europäische Parlament voraussichtlich seine Empfehlungen für eine Strategie zur Bewältigung der drängendsten Herausforderungen annehmen, mit denen Europa im Bereich Wasser konfrontiert ist. Die Kommission hatte sich verpflichtet, diese Strategie im zweiten Quartal des Jahres vorzulegen.

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Studie - Human exposome research: Potential, limitations and public policy implications - 30-04-2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:57:25 GMT

This report examines the emerging field of exposomics, which studies the cumulative impact of environmental exposures on human health. It highlights the limitations of established environmental health research and advocates a more comprehensive approach. The report explores exposomics' application in various sectors, including urban planning, chemical safety, climate adaptation, child health, workplace safety, clinical practice, and citizen empowerment. It emphasises the need for improved exposure assessments, integration of data, international collaboration, and sustainable data infrastructure. The report discusses the potential of artificial intelligence in advancing exposomics, and addresses ethical considerations for the field. Finally, the study outlines options for integrating exposomics into EU policies to improve public health, regulatory decision-making, and innovation. It highlights the opportunity to create a large-scale European Human Exposome Initiative to position the EU as a global innovation leader.

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Studie - The future of water availability and use in the EU: A foresight study and policy options to address water scarcity - 11-04-2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:00:08 GMT

This study aims to offer an in-depth analysis of water scarcity, availability, and usage in the face of climate change. By employing a comprehensive foresight methodology that includes an extensive literature review, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and broad stakeholder consultation, the research provides a detailed overview of current water availability and consumption within the European Union (EU). It highlights the current and projected trends related to water resources, identifying the pressures and challenges that climate change imposes on water supply and demand. The study also proposes a range of policy options, divided into short-term options (up to 2030) and medium- to long-term options (up to 2050), aimed at ensuring that both EU citizens and businesses have reliable access to adequate water resources. These policy options are geared towards sustainable water management, ensuring resilience to future climate-related water challenges.

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Briefing - Portugal's climate action strategy - 27-03-2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:20:01 GMT

Portugal aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 (see trajectory in Figure 1). In 2023, Portugal accounted for 1.7 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieved net emissions reductions of 43.9 % from 2005 to 2023, above the EU average reduction of 30.5 % over the same period. During that period, the country achieved a reduction of 66.2 % in emissions covered by the EU emissions trading system (ETS). Portugal's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector has mostly performed as a carbon sink, except in 2017 on account of extensive forest fires. In May 2023, Portugal updated its national recovery and resilience plan and included a REPowerEU chapter. The plan dedicates 41.2 % of total funding to the climate transition. Portugal submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in July 2023. The European Commission assessed it and made recommendations for the final updated NECP, which was submitted on 10 December 2024. The results from a 2023 Eurobarometer survey showed that 43 % of Portuguese, against an EU average of 46 %, find climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect the EU (52 %), national governments (47 %) and business and industry (41 %) to tackle climate change. Only 28 % find it to be a personal responsibility.

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Briefing - Croatia's climate action strategy - 27-03-2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:40:10 GMT

Croatia does not set its own national climate targets, but has emissions reduction obligations under EU law, and contributes to the EU-wide target of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1). Croatia accounts for 0.62 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and has reduced its net emissions by 19.5 % from 2005 to 2023, compared with an average EU reduction of 30.5 % over the same period. The country's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector is a significant but declining carbon sink. Emissions from sectors under the EU emissions trading system (ETS) were reduced by 51.6 %. For the effort-sharing sectors, Croatia remained within emissions allocations from 2013 to 2020. Although slightly exceeding allocations in 2022, and at the limit in 2023, the country projects that it will achieve its 2030 obligation. In August 2023, Croatia proposed to add a REPowerEU chapter to its recovery and resilience plan, comprising significant climate spending. Croatia submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) on 4 July 2023. The European Commission assessed it and made recommendations for Croatia's final updated NECP, overdue since June 2024. In a 2023 survey, 42 % of Croatians, compared with an EU average of 46 %, identified climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect the EU (53 %) and national government (50 %) to tackle climate change, while 26 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States.

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Briefing - Klimaschutzstrategie Luxemburgs - 27-03-2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:41:11 GMT

Luxemburg ist rechtlich dazu verpflichtet, bis 2050 klimaneutral zu werden (siehe Zielpfad in Abbildung 1). Das Land muss außerdem in den unter die Lastenteilung fallenden Bereichen bis 2030 eine Verringerung der Treibhausgasemissionen um 55 % gegenüber 2005 erreichen. Luxemburg ist für 0,3 % der Netto-Treibhausgasemissionen der EU verantwortlich. Es hat seine Nettoemissionen zwischen 2005 und 2023 um 35,7 % verringert und liegt damit über dem EU-Durchschnitt von 30,5 % für denselben Zeitraum. Die Emissionen aus Bereichen, die unter das EU-Emissionshandelssystem (EHS) fallen, gingen um mehr als zwei Drittel zurück (minus 69,5 %). Der Bereich Landnutzung, Landnutzungsänderungen und Forstwirtschaft (LULUCF) nimmt weiterhin mehr Kohlenstoff auf als er abgibt, auch wenn es hierbei Schwankungen gibt. In den unter die Lastenteilung fallenden Bereichen schaffte es Luxemburg, im Rahmen seiner Zuweisungen für 2013-2020 zu bleiben. Gemäß der Bewertung des Entwurfs des nationalen Energie- und Klimaplans (NEKP) durch die Europäische Kommission wird das Land sein Ziel für 2030 wohl übererfüllen. Luxemburg legte seinen endgültigen aktualisierten NEKP am 24. Juli 2024 vor. Im Mai 2024 fügte Luxemburg seinem Aufbau- und Resilienzplan ein REPowerEU-Kapitel hinzu und erhöhte damit seine Klimaschutzausgaben. In einer Umfrage aus dem Jahr 2023 nannten 57 % der Luxemburgerinnen und Luxemburger den Klimawandel als eines der vier größten Probleme der Welt – der EU-Durchschnitt lag bei 46 %. Ein Großteil der Befragten erwartet von der EU (76 %), den Unternehmen und der Industrie (66 %) oder nationalen Regierungen (63 %), dass sie den Klimawandel bekämpfen. 62 % hingegen denken, dass dies in der individuellen Verantwortung jeder und jedes Einzelnen liegt. Dieses Briefing gehört zu einer Reihe von Briefings zu allen EU-Mitgliedstaaten.

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Briefing - Slovenia's climate action strategy - 27-03-2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:28:11 GMT

Slovenia is legally bound to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory on Figure 1) and reduce total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55 % by 2033 compared with 2005. Slovenia accounts for 0.5 % of the EU's net GHG emissions, and increased its net emissions by 8.0 % from 2005 to 2023, compared with an EU average reduction of 30.5 % over the same period. This was due to a sharp increase in emissions from the land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector – traditionally a carbon sink – in the 2014-2019 period. Nonetheless, Slovenia's total emissions reduction of 28.9 % over the 2005 2023 period only falls slightly short of the -30.2 % EU average. Emissions covered by the EU emissions trading system (ETS) over the same period fell by 48.4 %. For the effort-sharing sectors, Slovenia overachieved its 2020 target but must enhance efforts to meet its 2030 obligations. In July 2023, Slovenia sent its draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) to the European Commission, which assessed it, before submitting the final updated NECP in December 2024. In a 2023 survey, 41 % of Slovenians, compared with an EU average of 46 %, identified climate change as one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect business and industry (58 %) and/or the EU (43 %) to tackle climate change, while 22 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States.

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Briefing - Intergenerational fairness from a climate policy perspective: Current trends and priorities for the EU - 27-03-2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Political decision-making frequently focuses on short-term impacts to satisfy current demands and ensure the electability of political representatives in office. Advocates of intergenerational fairness argue for a more balanced consideration of policy consequences, emphasising that long-term thinking is crucial to ensure that political choices made today do not negatively affect generations to come. There is a broad range of mechanisms that represent unborn future generations within contemporary spheres of influence such as courts, parliaments and citizen assemblies. Intergenerational fairness has recently secured itself a spot on the European Union's (EU) executive agenda with the inauguration of the post of Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, assigned to Glenn Micallef as part of the von der Leyen II College. His tasks for the present legislative term include developing a strategy for intergenerational fairness, to be published at the start of 2026, and institutionalising youth dialogues. The Commission's Joint Research Centre is presently organising stakeholder consultations on intergenerational fairness. Intergenerational fairness has risen to prominence in political discussions not only within the EU but also on an international scale. At the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024, delegates adopted a Declaration on the Rights of Future Generations. The phase-out of fossil fuels featured on the summit agenda, raising questions at the nexus of intergenerational fairness and climate change. Judicial institutions have addressed similar topics, with calls for intergenerational fairness being increasingly prominent in climate litigation. In light of these developments, this briefing will focus on mechanisms for implementing intergenerational fairness within the EU's institutional framework in the context of climate change.

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Auf einen Blick - Paket „Ein Stoff, eine Bewertung“ - 26-03-2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:30:11 GMT

Auf seiner Plenartagung im April 2025 dürfte das Europäische Parlament seinen Standpunkt zu einem Paket von drei Vorschlägen annehmen, die darauf abzielen, Sicherheitsbewertungen von Chemikalien schneller, einfacher und transparenter zu gestalten. Die EU-Agenturen sollen hierfür effizienter arbeiten können, und es soll eine gemeinsame Datenplattform für Chemikalien geschaffen werden.

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Briefing - Commitments made by Jessika Roswall - 25-03-2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Commitments made by Jessika Roswall, Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, 2024-2029

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Briefing - Slovakia's climate action strategy - 17-03-2025

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:36:52 GMT

Slovakia aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1).The country accounted for 1.1 % of the EU's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023 and achieved an emissions reduction of 27.3 % from 2005 to 2023, slightly below the EU average reduction of 30.2 % over the same period. Emissions from sectors under the EU emission trading system (ETS) fell by 41.7 %. For the effort-sharing sectors, Slovakia largely over-achieved its targets for 2020. Slovakia's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector is an important carbon sink, absorbing almost a fifth of the country's emissions. In April 2023, Slovakia proposed a revision to its recovery and resilience plan, adding a REPowerEU chapter. Slovakia submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in August 2023. The European Commission assessed it and made recommendations for the final NECP, overdue since June 2024. In a 2023 survey, only a quarter of Slovaks (26 %), compared with an EU average of 46 %, identified climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect national government (64 %) and/or business and industry (63 %) to tackle climate change, 50 % see it as a task of the EU, while only 26 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States.

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Auf einen Blick - What if we use clean tech to source critical raw materials within the EU? - 14-03-2025

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

New methods are now available for processing mined metal ores that produce essentially no pollution compared to existing techniques. The large-scale development of these methods would allow EU mines to reopen, greatly contributing to EU sovereignty targets while lowering carbon emissions. Demonstrations of these technologies in Europe already exist at industrial scale, and current regulatory frameworks could be adapted to accommodate and promote their use. With the rollout of carbon pricing on imports (CBAM), new technologies could meet demand for greener materials. Simultaneously, new recycling technologies could help fulfil circular economy goals and prevent harmful destruction of e-waste.

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Briefing - Hungary's climate change strategy - 12-03-2025

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:37:15 GMT

Hungary is legally bound to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1), and aims to achieve a 50 % reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 compared with 1990 levels. Hungary accounted for 1.6 % of the EU's net GHG emissions in 2023, and achieved a net emissions reduction of 32.5 % from 2005 to 2023, slightly more than the EU average reduction of 30.5 % over the same period. Emissions from sectors under the EU emissions trading system (ETS) were more than halved (-55.3 %). For the effort-sharing sectors, Hungary over-achieved its targets for 2020, and expects to deliver on the updated 2030 obligations. In August 2023, Hungary proposed a revision to its recovery and resilience plan, adding a REPowerEU chapter. Hungary submitted a draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) in August 2023; the European Commission assessed it and made recommendations for the final updated NECP, which was published in October 2024. In a 2023 survey, a third of Hungarians, compared with an EU average of 46 %, identified climate change to be one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect business and industry (60 %) to tackle climate change, less than half consider it the task of national governments (48 %) or the EU (41 %), while only 18 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States.

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Briefing - Malta's climate action strategy - 12-03-2025

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:13:01 GMT

Malta is legally bound to reach climate neutrality by 2050. In 2023, the country accounted for around 0.1 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieved a net emissions reduction of 20.7 % compared with 2005 (see trajectory in Figure 1). In 2023, emissions from sectors covered by the effort-sharing legislation increased by 32.3 % since 2005, and were significantly above those from sectors under the EU emissions trading system (ETS), which were down 59.8 % over the same period. Malta's land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector has always been a negligible source of emissions; in 2023, this remained unchanged. Although the share of renewables in final energy consumption has been growing steadily for several years, the country still relies heavily on fossil fuels, which is holding back its green transition. To address this issue, Malta has dedicated nearly 69 % of its national recovery and resilience plan to the green transition, with a focus on energy and transport. Malta submitted its final updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) to the European Commission in January 2025. In a 2023 survey, 49 % of Maltese, compared with a 46 % EU average, identified climate change as one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect national governments (84 %) and/or the EU (79 %) to tackle climate change, while 63 % find it to be a personal responsibility. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States.

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Briefing - Cyprus's climate action strategy - 18-02-2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

In 2023, Cyprus accounted for around 0.3 % of the EU's net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieved a net emissions reduction of 5.6 % compared with 2005. The country's total emissions decreased by 4.7 % between 2005 and 2023, while its net carbon removals in the land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector increased by 36 %. Emissions from sectors covered by the effort-sharing legislation have increased by 7.9 % since 2005, and in 2023 were slightly higher than those from sectors under the EU emissions trading system (ETS), which were down 14.9 % over the same period. Although Cyprus intends to reach zero net emissions in 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1), the level of progress towards the EU climate neutrality objective appears to be insufficient. The European Commission assessed Cyprus's draft updated national energy and climate plan (NECP) and made recommendations. The final updated NECP was submitted in December 2024. Almost half of Cyprus's national recovery and resilience plan, which includes a REPowerEU chapter, is dedicated to the green transition, with a focus on energy and transport. In a 2023 survey, 39 % of Cypriots, compared with a 46 % EU average, identified climate change as one of the four most serious problems facing the world. Most expect the national government (69 %), business and industry (67 %) and/or the EU (63 %) to tackle climate change, while 41 % think it is a personal responsibility.

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Briefing - Reducing microplastic pollution from plastic pellet losses - 13-02-2025

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Once dispersed in the environment, microplastic particles under 5 mm in size are extremely difficult to remove and very persistent. Today, they are present in the air, soil, freshwater, seas, oceans, plants and animals, and in several components of the human diet. Human exposure to microplastic particles is therefore widespread, raising concerns about potential health impacts. On 16 October 2023, the European Commission proposed a regulation to tackle microplastic pollution resulting from losses of plastic pellets – the industrial raw materials used to make plastic products. These losses are the third largest source of unintentional microplastic releases into the EU environment. The proposal would apply to all economic operators handling plastic pellets in the EU in quantities above 5 tonnes per year, as well as to EU and non-EU carriers transporting plastic pellets within the EU. It would set requirements for best handling practices, mandatory certification and self-declaration, and provide for the development of a harmonised methodology to estimate losses. Both co-legislators have adopted their respective positions on the file. Trilogue negotiations have started, with a first round on 29 January 2025. The next round is expected to take place in April 2025. Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.

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Briefing - Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles - 12-02-2025

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The EU's automotive sector is resource-intensive. There are 286 million motor vehicles on the road in the EU, and every year around 6.5 million vehicles become waste. If improperly managed, these vehicles may cause environmental damage and the economy may lose millions of tonnes of materials. In July 2023, the European Commission presented a proposal for a regulation addressing the whole life cycle of vehicles, from design to end-of-life, aimed at improving design and end-of-life management of vehicles for a more resource-efficient automotive sector. It would set circularity requirements on vehicle design and production concerning reusability, recyclability, recoverability and the use of recycled content. It would also lay down requirements on information and labelling of parts, components and materials in vehicles. In addition, the proposed regulation would establish requirements on extended producer responsibility, collection and treatment of end-of-life vehicles, and on the export of used vehicles from the EU to third countries. The proposal is now in the hands of the co-legislators. In the European �Ϸ��վ, the Committees on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) are jointly responsible for the file. The joint committee vote is scheduled for June 2025. Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.

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Studie - Le principe de protection de l'environnement, une perspective de droit comparé: Union européenne - 29-01-2025

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Ce document s’intègre dans une série d’études qui, avec une perspective de droit comparé, visent à faire une présentation du principe de protection de l'environnement dans différents ordres juridiques. Après avoir expliqué le droit positif et la jurisprudence d’application, le contenu, les limites et la possible évolution de ce principe sont examinés. La présente étude a pour objet le cas de l’Union européenne. Le principe est garanti par une série de dispositions des traités et l’article 37 de la Charte des droits fondamentaux. Il est mis en œuvre par un arsenal quantitativement et qualitativement très important de normes et réglementations qui font l’objet d’une abondante jurisprudence de la Cour de justice de l’Union européenne sur l’interprétation et l’application de ce droit dérivé. L’étude approfondit de manière critique les composantes du principe et la façon dont celui-ci se combine avec d’autres principes ou droits.

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Briefing - Powering the EU's future: Strengthening the battery industry - 24-01-2025

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:59:02 GMT

Batteries, widely used in the transport and energy sectors, are central to the global energy system. They will be key to the EU's clean energy transition, industrial future and strategic autonomy. Boosting the industrial base for battery production is therefore a key task for the EU. While the EU battery sector enjoys strong support for its research and development activities, it also faces significant challenges such as dependencies on third countries and high energy and labour costs. Developing battery recycling or implementing more sustainable value chains could help address some of these challenges. However, significant threats, such as competition from countries with lower environmental standards, may hinder progress and require strategic action. Projections around battery manufacturing in the EU remain highly uncertain. Many reports claim that the EU is on track to meet its future battery needs, yet also highlight significant risks that could prevent this from happening. Factors such as rising energy and labour costs, incentives offered by third countries, slower-than-expected market developments, or difficult access to critical raw materials, could undermine the sector's competitiveness. Mastering the complexities of battery manufacturing technologies remains another major challenge. Delays or cancellations of gigafactory projects have already been announced across Europe. The recent collapse of Northvolt, once hailed as Europe's flagship home-grown battery manufacturer, has raised serious concerns about the future of batteries 'made in Europe'. The EU has long recognised batteries as one of its strategic technological sectors. To make its battery supply chains secure, resilient and sustainable, the EU uses three approaches. First, it seeks to inject strategic impetus into the sector, using its convening power to improve cooperation among stakeholders. Second, it is working on a comprehensive regulatory framework. Third, it provides the sector with funding. The development of the battery sector provides an instructive case study for shaping an effective EU industrial policy.

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Auf einen Blick - At a glance note for the Research for the AGRI committee: The next reform of the CAP: The variables in the equation - 23-01-2025

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This research project by the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) and The Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI) for the European �Ϸ��վ provides an analysis of the various parameters that are likely to have an impact on the objectives and content of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2028-2034 funding period.

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Studie - Wissenschaftliche Studie für den AGRI-Ausschuss − Die nächste Reform der GAP: Die Variablen der Gleichung - 23-01-2025

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Briefing - Clean tech in the energy sector - 16-01-2025

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Clean technologies are at the forefront of the EU's ambition to pursue both decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness. The global clean tech market is expected to triple by 2035, covering sectors such as solar, wind, batteries, heat pumps and electrolysers for the production of hydrogen. While the roll-out of clean technologies is increasing in the EU, its global market share is falling and manufacturing is lagging behind. This is due to a combination of factors, such as high energy prices, import dependency on raw materials and key components, skills shortages and fierce international competition, fuelled by robust public support policies adopted by the EU's main global competitors, such as China and the United States. The EU has already taken some steps to boost manufacturing of clean technologies. The Net-Zero Industry Act of June 2024 seeks to enhance the manufacturing capacity of strategic net-zero technologies by streamlining administrative procedures, boosting investment and improving skills. It sets a target for domestic manufacturing capacity of strategic net-zero technologies to reach 40 % of EU annual deployment needs by 2030 and 15 % of global production by 2040. The Critical Raw Materials Act of April 2024 addresses the issue of import dependencies by seeking to diversify supplies and boost domestic capacity in mining, processing and recycling of critical raw materials. However, some challenges remain for EU clean tech. These include ensuring adequate private and public funding, swiftly implementing the recently adopted legislative framework and reinforcing a favourable regulatory environment for investment. The Clean Industrial Deal to be announced in February 2025 by the new European Commission, together with the Competitiveness Fund under the future multiannual EU budget, are expected to provide an additional boost to clean technologies in Europe.

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Auf einen Blick - COP 16 – Konferenz zur Bekämpfung der Wüstenbildung: Ergebnisse - 15-01-2025

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:29:19 GMT

Auf seiner Januar-Tagung wird das Parlament voraussichtlich eine Erklärung der Kommission zur 16. Konferenz der Vertragsparteien (COP16) des Übereinkommens der Vereinten Nationen zur Bekämpfung der Wüstenbildung erörtern. Diese Konferenz wurde am 13. Dezember 2024 nach zweiwöchigen Verhandlungen in Riad (Saudi-Arabien) abgeschlossen. Ein wichtiges Ergebnis der Konferenz war die Zusage, Initiativen zur Bodensanierung und zur Dürreresilienz finanziell zu unterstützen. Es wurde jedoch kein rechtsverbindlicher globaler Rahmen zur Bekämpfung von Dürren geschaffen.

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Studie - Benefit of an EU strategic innovation agenda - Cost of non Europe - 13-01-2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:42:36 GMT

For the European Union to compete globally while continuing to ensure progress in environmental, social and fundamental rights, more strategic and collective action is imperative. In a world where some leading global businesses have a market capitalisation of more than €3 trillion, an integrated economic, financial and fiscal policy framework is needed to encourage innovation and growth, including for successful SMEs. As the recent Letta and Draghi reports highlight, this requires clear political priorities, enough budgetary means, lower public spending waste rates at Member State level and crucially a transnational pro-innovation perspective. As a result, EU businesses could harness the full potential of the single market and economic and monetary union and challenge competitors in fast-growing and future-oriented economic activities such as digital and clean energy production. This agenda, although largely elusive at this point, could bring substantial economic benefit. This study finds that, compared to a situation where Member States act alone, a coordinated approach at EU level could bring an additional 0.9 % of GDP in 2035. A more ambitious integrated approach could be even more positive, with a benefit estimated at 2.6 % of additional GDP in 2035.

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Briefing - Commitments made at the confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate 2024-2029 - 10-01-2025

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Commitments made at the confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate 2024-2029

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