EIB in Ukraine: Recovery funds slow to reach communities
October 19, 2026
This briefing looks at how well European Investment Bank (EIB) financing supports Ukraine’s recovery and whether it delivers on the Bank’s climate commitments.
Updated civil society proposals for amendments to the Ukraine Plan ahead of its next review
October 12, 2026
In March 2026, together with our partner organisations, we submitted a joint statement setting out 34 proposals for amendments to the Ukraine Plan, based on the Roadmap for the Sustainable Recovery of Ukraine. In June, the Ukrainian government agreed amendments to the Plan with the European Commission, and on 30 July 2026 the Council approved them, opening the way for an additional EUR 8.3 billion in support for Ukraine in 2026 through the Ukraine Support Loan.
Letter to the European Commission – EC should maintain a horizontal target for climate and environmental investments in the post-2027 MFF
July 8, 2025
We respectfully call on the Commission to maintain and strengthen a horizontal spending target for climate and the environment in the next EU budget.
CEE Bankwatch Network’s consultation response on the Connecting Europe Facility – Energy funding
June 3, 2025
The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is meant to implement infrastructure projects which aim to strengthen trans-European energy, transport and digital networks.
Initial Comments on the Proposal for a Regulation on establishing the Ukraine Facility
July 21, 2023
Together with Ukrainian civil society organisations Ecoaction and Razom We Stand, Bankwatch sent initial comments to the European Parliament on the proposed regulation on Ukraine Facility. To foster green reconstruction and bring Ukraine closer towards EU membership, the civil society groups argue that the Facility must prioritise public participation and environmental sustainability.
Civil society calls for the EU’s Ukraine Facility to prioritise the Partnership Principle and environmental conditionality
July 20, 2023
Today, Bankwatch together with Ecoaction (1) and Razom We Stand (3) submitted initial comments to the European Parliament, urging the integration of the Partnership Principle and environmental conditionality in the legislation on the Ukraine Facility.
Reaction to the European Parliament Environment Committee vote on amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive
October 25, 2022
The result of today’s voting on the Renewable Energy Directive is highly disappointing as it waives current rules on environmental assessments and protection of Natura 2000 areas.
100 per cent renewable electricity is a realistic and necessary target for Estonia and Europe
October 19, 2022
Estonia’s parliament adopted a new renewable electricity target of 100 per cent by 2030. This is a huge leap forward, indicating the necessity of strong political will to carry out the green transition and meet climate goals on time.
The state of youth engagement in the implementation of the EU Just Transition Mechanism
May 6, 2022
This report provides an overview of the political youth engagement activities for the development of Territorial Just Transition Plans of twelve EU Member States.
EU ETS 101 A beginner’s guide to the EU’s Emissions Trading System
April 27, 2022
The guide is a product of the Life ETX project, led by Carbon Market Watch, and has received funding from the LIFE programme of the European Union.
