The European Parliament voted in Ursula von der Leyen’s second European Commission, with a mandate until 2029. Much of her team, including Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera and European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen, is tasked with the green transition and climate policy. The European Union wants to maintain the rapid pace of […]
From this year, businesses in Croatia are required to submit sustainability reports. The first round covers 50 companies. The Ministry of Finance, which is responsible for sustainability reporting in Croatia, has published a list of companies obligated to send documentation for the business year starting on or after January 1, 2024. The rule was introduced […]
The Montenegrin coal power plant Pljevlja should be shut down by 2041, according to the draft National Energy and Climate Plan. The Ministry of Energy of Montenegro prepared and submitted the draft NECP to the Energy Community Secretariat for a review, Minister of Energy Saša Mujović said, as reported by Vijesti. He pointed out that […]
Croatia has prepared subsidies in the amount of EUR 5 million for climate action projects for municipal authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition issued a call for awarding funds for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It allocated EUR 5 million for the subsidies. […]
Author: Dr. Eng. Alexandru Muresan/Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Renergia, and EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador As the EU and its member states make significant investments in green technologies and infrastructure, it is imperative to address the human element of this transition. There is a pressing need for a specialized workforce, and many countries are already experiencing […]
The Croatian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition and the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (FZOEU) plan to allocate EUR 652 million in subsidies for renewable energy, decarbonization of district heating systems and road traffic and waste management. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has published an indicative annual plan for […]
The European Union had the cleanest power generation mix ever last year. Emissions were 59% lower than in 1990, while negative prices occurred 1,480 times. The average day-ahead wholesale electricity price in the EU declined by 16% from 2023. 2024 was a year of records for the European power sector, according to Eurelectric’s data. The […]
The European Commission has proposed four carbon pricing design options to the contracting parties of the Energy Community – regional market under an emissions trading system (ETS), fixed price ETS, carbon tax and integration into the European Union’s ETS, according to the Impact Assessment for the Establishment of a Regional Emission Trading System in the […]
By Eliza Barnea, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador focuses on the need for a Green and Social Deal in the EU to ensure a just and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protection for vulnerable groups. As the new European Commission takes office, debates regarding the bloc’s priorities for the future in a time […]
Footballers playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face dangerous levels of heat stress, scientists warn. A new study shows that temperatures at 14 out of the 16 stadiums could reach thresholds at which football governing bodies recommend postponing matches. The most critical period is in the afternoon, when games are usually scheduled. The […]