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ENVI Committee calls for "the EU 2027 budget to maximize support for climate objectives" (draft opinion)

Pierfrancesco Maran (IT / S&D), rapporteur for opinion and chair of the European Parliament’s Environment (ENVI) Committee, has called for 'the EU’s 2027 budget to prioritize maximum support for the bloc’s climate, biodiversity, and environmental objectives'. Speaking during an ordinary…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding, …
• Article # 446911
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Germany: 58 per cent of electricity consumption met by renewable energy sources in H1 2026

Renewable energy sources accounted for 58 per cent of electricity consumption in Germany in the first half of 2026, according to preliminary calculations by the Baden-Württemberg Research Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen (ZSW) and the Federal Association of Energy and Water (BDEW), published…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): National bodies, Decarbonisation , Electricity, …
• Article # 446989
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Water: “Unless we change our habits, chronic shortages could arise” (Haut Conseil à la Santé Publique)

“Ecosystems will be severely affected by the impacts of climate change. Unless we change the way we use water, chronic shortages could arise across France. Regions in the south of France will be particularly affected. The issue of water must be made a political priority: we must organise its…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Academic, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 446965
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Eau : « Sans changement dans nos usages, des tensions chroniques pourraient apparaître » (HCSP)

« Les écosystèmes seront durement affectés par les effets du changement climatique. Sans changement dans nos usages de l’eau, des tensions chroniques pourraient apparaître. Les territoires du sud de la France seront particulièrement affectés. La question de l’eau doit être politisée : organiser…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): National bodies, Academic, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 446956
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CountEmissionsEU Regulation: “Carbon is becoming an economic, contractual and financial asset” (TK’Blue)

The European CountEmissionsEU Regulation (2026/1030) “marks a profound shift for businesses. Carbon is no longer merely an environmental indicator: it is becoming an economic, contractual and financial consideration. “The ability to produce data compliant with the ISO 14083 standard, based on…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Essentials, Service providers, Decarbonisation
• Article # 446947
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©  Manufactures nationales, LACEN

French public Manufactures Nationales: the transition measures implemented by the CSR mission

"From the very start of the Manufactures Nationales on 1 January 2025, we decided to place a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) unit directly under the institution’s presidency. This enables us to take a cross-functional approach and to integrate issues relating to the ecological transition…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials, Manufacturers , Academic, …
• Article # 446925
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Mediterranean: 43 countries launched a dedicated action plan against climate change

As the Mediterranean faces growing climate risks, 43 countries have launched the development of the region's first-ever Climate Action Plan under the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), during the 3rd UfM Mediterranean Green Week, held from 30/06 to 03/07/2026. This initiative "marks a major…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, International bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, …
• Article # 446777
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©  European Commission

EU shortlists eight cities for 2028 Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards

On 30 June, 2026, the European Commission published a shortlist of eight cities for the final round of the 2028 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards, which honour cities’ achievements in urban sustainability. The five finalists competing for the 2028 Green Capital title are: • Aalborg…
Domain(s): Environment
• Category(ies): European bodies, Climate adaptation & resilience, ESG & CSR, …
• Article # 446840
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"We would need 100 gigafactories in Europe by 2035 to meet the electrification targets" (S. Rouaud, AESC)

"We support the EU's efforts to preserve and develop the battery sector in Europe, particularly through the Battery Booster. This will require pragmatism: to meet the announced electrification targets for the European vehicle fleet,100 gigafactories like ours will have to be developed in Europe by…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Essentials, Manufacturers , Skills & Employment, …
• Article # 446834
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Council: adoption of a regulation to enhance circularity of the automotive sector

The Council formally adopted the regulation concerning circularity requirements for vehicle design and the management of end-of-life vehicles, on 29/06/2026. The new rules will ensure that new vehicles are designed and produced in a way that supports their re-use, recycling and recovery, in…
Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): European bodies, Circularity, Policies & Regulation, …
• Article # 446775
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