in Swedish Companies in emissions trading avoid penalties – could jeopardise the whole system July 17, 2023 sarah French authorities do not impose penalties on companies that violate the rules of emissions trading. "If not corrected, this could have consequences for the legitimacy and efficiency of the entire emissions trading system," says Jonas Ebbesson, Professor of Environmental Law at Stockholm University.
in French Chemical fertilisers, the poison Europe doesn’t want to do without July 15, 2023 Emilie Andrieux and Apolline Le Romanser Despite its commitments, the European Commission is struggling to reduce the use of synthetic fertilisers in the EU. And yet, according to environmentalists, synthetic fertilisers are a disaster for the climate.
in German Fisheries in the EU – How sustainable industrial fishing is July 12, 2023 Michael Houben, Greta Hey, Laura Naumann and Jonah Papendorf
EUobserver in English EU’s Just Transition Fund excludes local bodies and puts workers at risk June 30, 2023 Alva Rosengren, Angèle Duplouy, Athanasia Dordokidou, Matteo Scannavini and Mireia Jimenez Barcelo The EU Commission aims to implement a just transition that "leaves no one behind." However, local entities such as trade unions and municipalities express concern over inadequate consultation, thereby threatening workers' futures.
in Swedish Scientists fear extinction of animal species – after government decision June 29, 2023 sarah
EUobserver in English Catch 22: sustainability vs viability for ‘green’ fishing June 26, 2023 Suzanna de Vries and Karlijn Frederique Stenvers
EUobserver in English EU’s Just Transition Fund: Is it really helping workers and SMEs? June 21, 2023 Alva Rosengren, Angèle Duplouy, Athanasia Dordokidou, Matteo Scannavini and Mireia Jimenez Barcelo The European Union's Just Transition Fund (JTF), which allocates €17.5 billion for carbon-intensive regions to implement a fair and sustainable ecological transition by 2027, faces issues of delayed disbursement and accessibility for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This creates uncertainties about the future of workers and companies in these regions.
in Swedish Sweden wants to remove the possibility to sue the state June 19, 2023 Heino Ollin, Ella Daneshmand, Sandra Daniel and Peter Seenan Sweden is trying to remove an EU law that allows climate activists to take the state to court. This has been criticised by several environmental organisations. "It contributes to a very dangerous development," says Ida Edling, spokesperson for the Environmental Lawyers and the Aurora case.
MDR Wissen in German In-between Denial and Homeland Protection: The AfD and the Climate June 16, 2023 Lena Eggert, Chiara Sterk and Claudia Karmann Right-wing groups across Europe are increasingly taking up climate policy issues, including the AfD in Saxony. Why do climate and environmental protection play such an important role for them and which topics are particularly popular with the AfD, what are the goals and strategies behind them? A look behind the AfD's environmental programme.
MDR Wissen in German Coal phase-out: Will EU aid for Lusatian companies come too late? June 15, 2023 Sophia Seifert and Laura Lansche Companies in Lusatia are having to fundamentally reorient themselves, as many were previously dependent on the coal industry. Now they are to receive money from an EU fund worth billions. But it is questionable whether this aid will reach them at all. What's more, the start of funding has been delayed for months.