Europe’s wildfire future: prevention helps, but climate action is essential

Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website that Europe can reduce the growing wildfire threat through prevention and better management, but ultimately cannot manage its way out of continued climate warming. In another summer of European wildfires that have even seen wetlands burning, scientists say the situation is set to worsen in the future. … Continue reading Europe’s wildfire future: prevention helps, but climate action is essential →

Buy European? voters would rather buy national

In an article on the Politico website, Aude Van Den Hove discusses recent poll findings that challenge the push for a European preference in public procurement in the EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. Brussels wants ‘Buy European’ but voters lean domestic, poll shows As the EU works on a major industrial policy bill that … Continue reading Buy European? voters would rather buy national →

The European Commission publishes a series of guidance documents to support CBAM implementation in the definitive period

On 14 August 2026, the European Commission published a series of ten guidance documents to help non-EU operators with the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its definitive period. The CBAM's definitive period brings monitoring, reporting and financial obligations for importers of carbon-intensive goods into the EU, set out in the CBAM … Continue reading The European Commission publishes a series of guidance documents to support CBAM implementation in the definitive period →

When climate change makes Europe uninsurable

Marianne Gross, Giorgio Leali and Aude Le Gentil write on the Politico website to show how increasingly frequent and severe climate disasters are straining insurers, widening the protection gap and forcing governments to rethink who bears the financial risk. Climate change is turning parts of Europe into an insurance nightmare As wildfires menaced the outer suburbs … Continue reading When climate change makes Europe uninsurable →

Bridging Europe’s electrification gap

Ron Bousso writes on the Reuter’s website that Europe knows where it wants to go, but faces a perilous decade in which high energy costs could permanently damage industrial competitiveness before the benefits of electrification are realised. Europe’s electrification dream won’t spare a painful decade Europe faces a looming "death valley" of high energy … Continue reading Bridging Europe’s electrification gap →

Named, Not Funded: who Europe’s electrification plan leaves behind

In a LinkedIn post, Marine Cornelis (Next Energy Consumer) and newest member of the board of eceee, writes about Europe’s recently announced Electrification Action Plan that recognises vulnerable households but does not provide the funding, safeguards or enforceable measures needed to protect them. It is unbelievable that during the hottest summer on record, a plan meant … Continue reading Named, Not Funded: who Europe’s electrification plan leaves behind →

EU can reduce risk of international credit shortfalls through centralised purchasing and early planning, find CONCITO and CATF

Under the EU’s revised Climate Law, the bloc can meet up to 5% of its 2040 climate target from 2036 with international carbon credits purchased under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. A new joint analysis from CONCITO and Clean Air Task Force provides recommendations for the European Commission’s forthcoming legal framework, identifying strategies to minimise risks for these … Continue reading EU can reduce risk of international credit shortfalls through centralised purchasing and early planning, find CONCITO and CATF →

European Commission boosts Europe’s competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review

On July 17th the Commission presented an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market to support EU's industry in the clean transition and electrification. Europe's reliance on imported fossil fuels has repeatedly exposed it to geopolitical shocks. These have driven up energy prices for both households and companies, and dragged down our competitiveness. While … Continue reading European Commission boosts Europe’s competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review →

New EEA data on CO2 emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles or vans registered in Europe

Average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles or vans registered in Europe decreased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, according to provisional data published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans significantly decreased in 2025 The reductions in emissions … Continue reading New EEA data on CO2 emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles or vans registered in Europe →

New EEA report on treating protein diversification as a deliberate, long-term strategy in Europe

Broadening the range of proteins that Europe produces and consumes could strengthen food security, improve resilience, enhance competitiveness and reduce environmental pressures, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report. The benefits depend on treating protein diversification as a deliberate, long-term strategy. New EEA report: 'Protein diversification — strategic risks and opportunities for … Continue reading New EEA report on treating protein diversification as a deliberate, long-term strategy in Europe →