EU state aid rules must finally end environmentally harmful subsidies for energy projects
January 12, 2021
As the European Commission reviews its Guidelines on State Aid for Environmental Protection and Energy, it must finally stop subsidies for activities contradicting EU climate and environment policies.
CEE Bankwatch Network additional input for the EEAG public consultation
January 12, 2021
CEE Bankwatch Network additional input for the EEAG public consultation
European Investment Bank: the unseen rise of a cohesion giant
December 18, 2020
Having undergone a significant transformation that raised its public profile, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to occupy an increasing role in bridging development gaps between the EU’s regions while raising funds for greening, but public finance watchers warn that hitting targets will not be easy.
El IIDMA ve necesario una planificación anticipada de procesos de transición justa ante el cierre de centrales de carbón
December 17, 2020
El Instituto Internacional de Derecho y Medio Ambiente (IIDMA), junto con la coalición Europe Beyond Coal(EBC) y Bankwatch Network, han señalado que, a medida que las centrales de carbón cierran en favor de las energías renovables, se debería asegurar una planificación anticipada de los procesos de transición justa para asegurar las oportunidades económicas y de bienestar para las comunidades y trabajadores afectados por estos cierres.
EU Ombudsman launches investigation into financing of Europe’s largest fossil fuels project
December 17, 2020
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has dangerously downplayed the contribution of the controversial Southern Gas Corridor to the unfolding climate crisis, according to a complaint that prompted the European Ombudsman to open a formal inquiry.
EC must heed Ombudsman’s warning on gas gaffe beyond the EU
December 16, 2020
Every two years, under the TEN-E Regulation, the European Commission selects a list of energy infrastructure projects as so-called Projects of Common Interest (PCIs), which receive privileged access to public financing.
Saying Adiós to Coal
December 10, 2020
This briefing was issued by the Europe Beyond Coal campaign in December 2020. Europe Beyond Coal is an alliance of civil society groups working to catalyse the closures of coal mines and power plants, to prevent the building of any new coal projects and hasten the just transition to clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Our groups are devoting their time, energy and resources to this independent campaign to make Europe coal free by 2030 or sooner.
EBRD chief defends lending strategy in autocratic countries
December 7, 2020
Renaud-Basso says private-sector financing bolsters civil society against repressive regimes.
CEPS signs EUR-189m loan for Czech power network upgrades
December 3, 2020
Czech transmission system operator CEPS AS has signed a CZK-5-billion (USD 230m/EUR 189m) loan to bolster the electricity transmission infrastructure in the Czech Republic, which in turn will facilitate the integration of renewables.
Czech Coal Commission likely to approve 2038 as coal phaseout date in key vote tomorrow
December 3, 2020
Prague -The Czech Coal Commission is likely to approve a risky, late coal phaseout date for the country when it meets this Friday, December 4.
