Halfway there but facing a mid-life crisis: why the EU’s recovery fund is failing to deliver
February 21, 2024
The European Commission’s mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, published today, delivers an overly positive assessment. According to CEE Bankwatch Network, the EU’s landmark fund, which was expected to bring about a ‘green recovery’, still faces numerous implementation challenges.
Letter to the European Commission on the revision of the code of conduct on partnership
February 12, 2024
This adovacy letter shares Bankwatch’s findings and recommendations for amending the code of conduct with the European Commission.
EU funds guidebook
January 23, 2024
The EU provides a variety of funds to help Member States implement EU policies. EU financial support is an important source for achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal.
Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition for Western Balkans and Ukraine: where we are and how to move forward
January 22, 2024
The Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition for Western Balkans and Ukraine platform builds on the experiences of the EU Initiative for coal regions in transition since 2017, with both initiatives contributing to implementing the European Green Deal.
Following the money: Latvia
December 22, 2023
This briefing provides an overview of the just transition envisioned in Latvia’s Territorial Just Transition Plan for the four regions designated to receive money from the Just Transition Fund.
Following the money: Estonia
December 22, 2023
This briefing provides an overview of the just transition envisioned in Estonia’s Territorial Just Transition Plan for the region designated to receive money from the Just Transition Fund.
Following the money: Hungary
December 22, 2023
This briefing provides an overview of the just transition envisioned in Hungary’s Territorial Just Transition Plan for the three regions designated to receive money from the Just Transition Fund.
Lessons from the ground: application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
December 20, 2023
This briefing outlines the key barriers preventing a more successful application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle, based on ongoing experience under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, and provides recommendations for improvement.
Following the money: Romania
December 19, 2023
This briefing aims to comprehend the just transition outlined in the Romania’s Territorial Just Transition Plans for six designated regions – Hunedoara, Gorj, Dolj, Galați, Prahova, and Mureș – receiving funds from the Just Transition Fund.
The Upper Horizons complex, Bosnia and Herzegovina
December 18, 2023
The Upper Horizons hydropower complex has been planned since the mid-20th century, and is planned to consist of three plants — Dabar, Nevesinje and Bileća — linked by a series of tunnels and channels. If completed, it would have a devastating impact on the karst ecosystems of eastern Herzegovina and beyond.