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EV charging: the AFIR target for Q1 2026 exceeded in all EU countries except Malta (T&E study)

France has so far achieved 140 per cent of the power target set by the EU under the AFIR (Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation), with 1.3 kW of public charging capacity per electric car, according to the T&E association in a study published on 20 July 2026. All other European countries…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Decarbonisation , Production / Construction, …
• Article # 448854
• Published on 21/07/26 at 11:33
ETS revision: Industry reactions to the Commission's proposal

"Half-hearted step"; "cutting industry, not emissions"; "key issues addressed, but overall impact raises concerns"; "a first step to earmark ETS revenues": here are some reactions arising from airline groups, shipowners, environmental campaigners, and industry federations on 17/07/2026, following…
Domain(s): Energies, Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Trade unions & federations, …
• Article # 448790
• Published on 20/07/26 at 17:31
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FR: “The Green Fund will be increased to €1 Bn by 2027” (M. Barbut, Minister for Ecological Transition)

Monique Barbut announced that “ the Green Fund will be increased to €1 billion” by 2027, with “ priority given to adapting to climate change, particularly in public buildings”, in an interview with the French media La Tribune Dimanche on 18 July 2026. “The environment will see the biggest…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 448773
• Published on 20/07/26 at 15:32
Ghana’s cocoa and EUDR: “The local reality clashes with EU ambitions” (L. Guerra, Univ. St. Gallen)

“Since cocoa was introduced, Ghana has experienced extensive deforestation to make way for cocoa monoculture”, says Lisa Guerra, Research Assistant at Universität St. Gallen, to News Tank, on 16 July 2026. In 2025, Lisa Guerra conducted her thesis research in Ghana, as she was following her…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, Producers, …
• Article # 448572
• Published on 20/07/26 at 14:31
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Smart Cities Conference 2026 (17/09/2026 in Riga, Latvia)

The fifth edition of the Smart Cities Conference will be hosted in the City of Riga (Latvia) on 17/09/2026. The event is organised jointly by the City of Riga, Riga Technical University (RTU), the University of Latvia and the innovation movement VEFRESH. This year, the conference takes on a…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, National bodies, …
• Article # 448738
• Published on 20/07/26 at 13:31
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FR: The 3rd National Low-Carbon Strategy (SNBC 3) adopted by decree

The third National Low-Carbon Strategy (SNBC 3) was adopted by a decree of the Ministry for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Climate and Nature Negotiations dated 16 July 2026, published in the Official Journal on 18 July 2026. This roadmap sets out the path towards a…
Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 448741
• Published on 20/07/26 at 13:00
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EU ETS revision : "a more business-friendly approach, covering more sectors" (Commission's proposal)

"Today's proposal sets a trajectory that is fully in line with the 90% target set under EU's 2040 climate goals. We are adopting a more business-friendly approach, which will cover three more sectors (waste incineration, maritime and aviation), helping to drive the clean transition across the…
Domain(s): Energies, Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Carbon capture & mitigation, Circularity, …
• Article # 448633
• Published on 17/07/26 at 18:00
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Heatwaves, water, markets: ‘What if resilience were no longer built in isolation?’ (Éric Duverger, CEC)

The warning signs are multiplying across the entire value chain—from crops scorched by relentless heatwaves and water supplies under severe strain, to stressed livestock, disrupted logistics, and strained cold-chain operations. Add to this volatility in yields, rising production costs, shifting…
Domain(s): Agrifood
• Category(ies): Essentials, Associations & NGOs, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 448644
• Published on 17/07/26 at 17:08
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"Substantial parts of Europe’s seas remain under pressure, slowing environmental progress" (EEA report)

"Substantial parts of Europe’s seas remain under pressure, slowing progress towards environmental objectives and, with this, the sustainable provision of ecosystem services.", according to a report of the European Topic Centre Biodiversity and Ecosystems (ETC BE), in partnership with the European…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, European bodies, Conservation and preservation, …
• Article # 448570
• Published on 17/07/26 at 17:00
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Unsold clothes and shoes : ban on destruction enters into application under the ESPR

The measure prohibiting large companies across Europe from destroying unsold clothing and footwear will come into effect on 19/07/2026 under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Medium-sized companies will be subject to the same rules from 2030, declares the Commission's DG…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Circularity, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 448605
• Published on 17/07/26 at 16:43