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Waste incineration with energy recovery in the NECPs of Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Poland and Slovakia

Briefing | 4 June, 2019 | Download PDF

Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Poland and Slovakia all plan to expand the use of waste incineration to generate energy (mostly heat) as part of their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). These plans will lead to much higher greenhouse gas emissions (


Complaint to the European Ombudsman regarding the EIB’s non-disclosure of information

Briefing | 14 May, 2019 | Download PDF

This complaint is based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the EIB with theEuropean Ombudsman allowing the complainants who are not satisfied with the outcome of the procedure before the European Investment Bank-Complaints Mechanism (EIB-CM)


Nenskra hydropower project: May 2019 update

Briefing | 14 May, 2019 | Download PDF

Given the complexity of the Nenskra project and its immense impact on indigenous Svan communities and the country’s fiscal stability, the EBRD should take responsibility and not provide financial support until the project is properly assessed. Read mor


Policy on corporate loans based on PCM CRR on the EPS Restructuring project

Advocacy letter | 6 May, 2019 | Download PDF

The PCM has finalised the Compliance Review Report (CRR) of the EPS Restructuring project and has closed the case without further monitoring. We welcome the recommendation that clarification of the policy framework and strategic guidance are urgently r


Retrained and forgotten

Study | 16 April, 2019 | Download PDF

This research analyses the context of downsizing the  ining sector in the Jiu Valley, the concrete measures taken to mitigate the social impact in the areas hit by restructuring the mining sector and how successful these measures were.