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Romania’s Parliament paves the way for environmental destruction and ‘foreign agent’ repression

20 October, 2025

Romania stands at a dangerous crossroads. Last week, a law initiated by the senator Daniel Zamfir in 2022 and already then rejected by the Senate, passed by a crushing majority (262–33) in the decisive Deputies Chamber.

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Expanding the Emerald Network: Progress and gaps in the Western Balkans

9 October, 2025

At the 15th meeting of the Bern Convention’s Group of Experts on Protected Areas and Ecological Networks – held from 7 to 8 October 2025 in Bar, Montenegro – participants reviewed progress towards establishing the Emerald Network of protected areas. As part of the programme, the group visited Lake Skadar, one of Montenegro’s key Emerald sites, acknowledging the government’s efforts to safeguard this unique ecosystem.  

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EBRD’s toxic bond with Indorama: Funding polluter in Georgia’s shrinking democracy

30 September, 2025

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues to back one of its most controversial clients in one of Europe’s most troubled democracies. Human rights, labour laws, and the environment are all at stake.

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Dead end ahead for Western Balkan gas plans, shows new analysis

25 September, 2025

Western Balkan governments’ gas build-out plans remain as high as two years ago despite increasing risks of failure or stranded assets, finds a new briefing published today by CEE Bankwatch Network and Beyond Fossil Fuels (1).

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Can Ukraine reconcile environmental priorities with economic interests?

24 September, 2025

The Ukrainian government has updated indicators in the Ukraine Plan under the 2024–2027 Ukraine Facility. Though largely technical, the changes still need EU approval.But the key question remains: Will the government deliver on the environmental reforms essential to Ukraine’s European future?

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