Green Deal, energy policy, and climate action
More than 85 percent of EU bathing sites earned an “excellent” rating in 2024, but climate change and agricultural runoff are putting pressure on progress. Here’s what the latest report found.
Cape Verde held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw and the capital Praia erupted in scenes residents say they’ve never witnessed before. “It’s the greatest feeling ever,” one fan told the BBC.
Europe is preparing for an unprecedented early summer heatwave as temperatures are set to shatter records across the continent. Meanwhile, financial markets are celebrating their strongest week in months.
The EU’s fiscal watchdog has rejected Commission plans to relax budget rules for energy spending, warning looser regulations could threaten economic stability. The move sets up a clash between fiscal discipline and green investment needs.
The European Union’s newly adopted migration and asylum pact contains a glaring omission: no provisions for people displaced by climate change. As extreme weather events intensify across the globe, experts warn this blind spot could prove catastrophic.
The ocean is changing faster than ever before, threatening the foundation of life on Earth. Scientists warn humanity’s future depends on urgent action to protect marine ecosystems.
Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans. Yet most people don’t realize how deeply this pollution has infiltrated our lives—and our bodies.
Europe’s rush to secure African hydrogen supplies is reviving uncomfortable parallels to colonial-era resource extraction. Critics say the deals prioritize European energy needs over African development.
The European Commission has formally requested Hungary and Romania to fully transpose EU energy efficiency regulations into their national laws, as both countries lag behind in implementing critical climate and energy transition requirements.
European institutions came together on 21 May to mark Natura 2000 Day, celebrating the continent’s vast network of protected natural areas that now encompasses more than 27,000 sites across EU member states. The flagship conservation programme, which covers 18 per cent of the Union’s land area and 9 per cent of its marine waters, has…
