Marta Pacheco

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New joint gas tender sees threefold oversubscription

EU mechanism to match buyers and suppliers introduced to counter crisis sees heavy supply side interest.

28 February 2024

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Fruit and veg increasingly tainted by 'forever-chemicals', NGO warns

Analysis conducted by Pesticide Action Network Europe revives debate on PFAS ban covering active substances in pesticides.

27 February 2024

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Right-wing in last-ditch bid to torpedo nature restoration law

Despite latest efforts from center-right lawmakers to block the bill, Socialists, Greens and The Left are eager to see the adoption of the nature restoration.

23 February 2024

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Parliament, member states clinch air pollution deal

Strictest air pollution limits and access to justice for citizens are key aspects of the agreement.

21 February 2024

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Industry chiefs warn of over regulation, demand change of tack

Corporate leaders are calling on the EU executive to revive European industry while green groups reproach the EU Belgium Presidency for standing by them.

20 February 2024

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Lawmakers agree tougher standards to tackle marine pollution

Satellite monitoring is a key aspect of the bill meant to prevent spills in the sea.

16 February 2024

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Parliament at odds with member states over action on air pollution

Belgium hopes to broker a deal between governments and MEPs on stricter new EU air pollution limits, with an anticipated final round of talks set for 20 February.

16 February 2024

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MEPs agree to get tough on fast fashion over environmental impact

Polluters pay principle at the centre of Waste Framework Directive’s revision that also seeks to tackle food waste.

15 February 2024

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Institutions bungled science in maritime ban, claim ethanol producers

Biofuels producers accuse EU co-legislators of discrimination in using crop-based biofuels.

8 February 2024

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Heating is missing link in 2040 emissions target, claim renewables

Renewables’ advocates call for the diversification of heating technologies.

7 February 2024

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Commission open to revisit glyphosate decision pending research

Upcoming scientific evidence could reverse EU executive’s decision.

5 February 2024

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MEPs, ministers wrangle over protection for domestic green industry in

Belgian EU Presidency seeks flexibility over level of resilience auctions for renewable energy sources.

1 February 2024

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Report casts doubt on member states' climate plans as 2040 target loom

New assessment questions EU countries’ ability to deliver climate goals.

31 January 2024

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Pharma and cosmetics industries to pay for wastewater treatment

‘Polluter pays’ principle mandates key industries to take responsibility for spreading micropollutants.

30 January 2024

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Commission glyphosate decision unlawful, claims NGO group

Environmental groups say EU executive’s renewal decision is at odds with the latest scientific evidence.

25 January 2024

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Net-zero industry act talks see divisions over cleantech targets

Global demand target of 25% divides member states during institutional talks.

24 January 2024

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Belgium eyes offshore wind and solar to increase renewables’ capacity

Lowland state seeks to optimise limited North Sea area for clean energy production.

23 January 2024

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Geothermal potential in northern, western Europe flagged as lawmakers

Northern Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium are key potential locations for boosting the supply of geothermal energy, an expert told Euronews, as EU lawmakers backed a strategy to boost the bloc’s development of the renewable source.

18 January 2024

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Talent deficit undermining green building renovation, say officials

Construction workers are essential for the success of the EU building stock renovation.

16 January 2024

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Spanish plastic pellet spill galvanises EU efforts to limit microplastic pollution

A proposal to expand the scope of microplastic pollution rules to companies transporting pellets was welcomed by several EU lawmakers, but the European Commission raises concerns over competitiveness.

12 January 2024