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Bankwatch policy comments on the European Commission’s stock taking document: Towards a new energy strategy for Europe 2011-2020

Policy comments | 30 June, 2010 | Download PDF

Bankwatch’s comments on the European Commission’s DG Energy’s document “Towards a new energy strategy for Europe (TESE)” discusses the priorities for EU public financing we believe should be incorporated into a new energy strategy.


Comments on the EIB’s transport lending policy (updated)

Policy comments | 30 June, 2010 | Download PDF

The EIBs transport policy is particularly important considering the importance of transport investments in the EIB’s portfolio, as well as the transport sectors rising CO2 emissions in the EU. Bankwatch’s comments argue for a clear policy orientation towards greenhouse gas reduction in the bank’s transport lending and contrasts the EIB’s current EIB lending figures with its own claims of emphasising climate considerations.


Funding instruments for energy efficiency and renewable resources – Basis for round table discussion

Policy comments | 25 June, 2010 | Download PDF

Bankwatch coordinators in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Poland have interviewed energy and financial experts from national ministries and other institutions. This paper is a summary of their findings.


Letter to EBRD president Thomas Mirow following up on issues raised during the bank’s annual meeting

Advocacy letter | 21 June, 2010 | Download PDF

President Thomas Mirow responded to our letter on July 12, 2010. His response can be downloaded as pdf.


‘Reforming the budget, changing Europe’ – What next? – Open letter to President Barroso

Advocacy letter | 18 June, 2010 | Download PDF

The open letter, signed by members of the Coalition for Sustainable EU Funds, calls on the President of the European Commission Manuel Barroso to ensure a clear, transparent and participatory EU budget reform process that builds on the outcomes of the 2007-2008 consultation “Reforming the budget, changing Europe”, which delivered an unequivocal request for change.