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Letter to European Commission: Suggestions to improve the financial regulation for the European Neighbourhood Instrument

Advocacy letter | 30 November, 2011 | Download PDF

Also available on our website are detailed Comments on the European Neighbourhood Policy and the forthcoming European Neighborhood Instrument.


Comments on the European Neighbourhood Policy and the forthcoming European Neighborhood Instrument

Policy comments | 30 November, 2011 | Download PDF

The primary goal of the EU’s neighbourhood policy should be based on an insistence on increased democracy in EU neighbourhood countries. This should happen through public participation in decision-making processes, the establishment of good governance and sustainable development practices, increased environmental protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as increased welfare and social security across these countries.


Bankwatch Mail 50

Bankwatch Mail | 29 November, 2011 | Download PDF

Bankwatch Mail 50 contains a range of European development finance issues with a particular focus on EU Funds as we publish on the day of our Green investments to the rescue conference in Brussels.


A critical examination of the investment proposals for Unit 6 of the Sostanj power plant

Study | 28 November, 2011 | Download PDF

Four investment plans have been produced for the Sostanj lignite fired power plant in Slovenia with many differences in calculations and outcomes. This review of the latest investment plan illustrates a number of shortcomings including both methodological mistakes and unsubstantiated claims.


Policy comments: EBRD’s Sustainable Energy Initiative 3

Policy comments | 28 November, 2011 | Download PDF

In recent years, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has paid increased attention to sustainable energy issues, enegry efficiency in particular. At the same time, the bank’s Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) criteria need to be strengthened in line with climate science and EU policy.