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Letter to the informal European Council meeting: Under pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation - CAN Europe
As Europe’s biggest industrial players gather first in Antwerp and the informal European Council meets the day after in Alden Biesen castle, the dominant message is clear: roll back climate and enviro...
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Deregulation is not an industrial strategy.
Our message to the informal European Council meeting this week is that under heavy pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation.
Industrial policy driven by deregulation has failed before - let's not repeat the mistake.
Our message to the informal European Council meeting this week is that under heavy pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation.
Industrial policy driven by deregulation has failed before - let's not repeat the mistake.
👎 As the biggest industrial players gather in #Antwerp, their message is clear: roll back climate & environmental rules in the name of competitiveness.
⛔ We strongly disagree.
🚨 The claim that climate policy is the main cause of Europe’s industrial difficulties does not stand up to scrutiny.
⛔ We strongly disagree.
🚨 The claim that climate policy is the main cause of Europe’s industrial difficulties does not stand up to scrutiny.
The real risk Europe faces is not carbon leakage, but decarbonisation leakage
As Europe’s biggest industrial players gather in Antwerp, their dominant message is clear: roll back climate and environmental rules in the name of competitiveness. Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe...
caneurope.org
February 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM
👎 As the biggest industrial players gather in #Antwerp, their message is clear: roll back climate & environmental rules in the name of competitiveness.
⛔ We strongly disagree.
🚨 The claim that climate policy is the main cause of Europe’s industrial difficulties does not stand up to scrutiny.
⛔ We strongly disagree.
🚨 The claim that climate policy is the main cause of Europe’s industrial difficulties does not stand up to scrutiny.
Reposted by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe
NEW | In 2025, satellites observed five out of 22 drainage systems in Polish coal mines venting methane.
This is despite the EU Methane Regulation banning this kind of methane venting in January 2025.
Read Ember’s latest report ⬇️
ember-energy.org/lat...
This is despite the EU Methane Regulation banning this kind of methane venting in January 2025.
Read Ember’s latest report ⬇️
ember-energy.org/lat...
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 AM
NEW | In 2025, satellites observed five out of 22 drainage systems in Polish coal mines venting methane.
This is despite the EU Methane Regulation banning this kind of methane venting in January 2025.
Read Ember’s latest report ⬇️
ember-energy.org/lat...
This is despite the EU Methane Regulation banning this kind of methane venting in January 2025.
Read Ember’s latest report ⬇️
ember-energy.org/lat...
📢 EU leaders: preserve the integrity of the #EUMethaneRegulation!
Ahead of the Antwerp summit and the informal EU leaders’ retreat, it is essential to remind that strong #methane rules strengthen the EU's energy security, competitiveness, and affordability
Check our Joint Civil Society Statement 👇
Ahead of the Antwerp summit and the informal EU leaders’ retreat, it is essential to remind that strong #methane rules strengthen the EU's energy security, competitiveness, and affordability
Check our Joint Civil Society Statement 👇
Joint Statement: Uphold the EU Methane Regulation for a Secure, Competitive and Affordable Europe - CAN Europe
Ahead of the meeting between the European Commission (EC) and Europe’s largest industrial players in Antwerp, and as EU Heads of State prepare for the Informal European Council Meeting (EUCO) on 12 Fe...
caneurope.org
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
📢 EU leaders: preserve the integrity of the #EUMethaneRegulation!
Ahead of the Antwerp summit and the informal EU leaders’ retreat, it is essential to remind that strong #methane rules strengthen the EU's energy security, competitiveness, and affordability
Check our Joint Civil Society Statement 👇
Ahead of the Antwerp summit and the informal EU leaders’ retreat, it is essential to remind that strong #methane rules strengthen the EU's energy security, competitiveness, and affordability
Check our Joint Civil Society Statement 👇
Reposted by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe
🚨 Tomorrow, von der Leyen meets corporate lobbyists just hours before EU leaders.
Civil society warns against an (E)U-turn on protections.
We call for rules that protect democracy, people & planet - not polluters.
📄 Open letter: thegoodlobby.eu/ngo-coalitio...
Civil society warns against an (E)U-turn on protections.
We call for rules that protect democracy, people & planet - not polluters.
📄 Open letter: thegoodlobby.eu/ngo-coalitio...
February 10, 2026 at 9:55 AM
🚨 Tomorrow, von der Leyen meets corporate lobbyists just hours before EU leaders.
Civil society warns against an (E)U-turn on protections.
We call for rules that protect democracy, people & planet - not polluters.
📄 Open letter: thegoodlobby.eu/ngo-coalitio...
Civil society warns against an (E)U-turn on protections.
We call for rules that protect democracy, people & planet - not polluters.
📄 Open letter: thegoodlobby.eu/ngo-coalitio...
High energy prices, ageing assets, global overcapacity & delayed investments. Europe’s industry is under real pressure.
These challenges are real & must be addressed.
However, weakening rules protecting our health, climate & nature won't solve them.
✍️ @jenniferrankin.bsky.social @theguardian.com
These challenges are real & must be addressed.
However, weakening rules protecting our health, climate & nature won't solve them.
✍️ @jenniferrankin.bsky.social @theguardian.com
EU urged not to roll back green agenda in effort to revive faltering economy
Campaigners say industrial issues cannot be solved by watering down climate and environmental policies
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
High energy prices, ageing assets, global overcapacity & delayed investments. Europe’s industry is under real pressure.
These challenges are real & must be addressed.
However, weakening rules protecting our health, climate & nature won't solve them.
✍️ @jenniferrankin.bsky.social @theguardian.com
These challenges are real & must be addressed.
However, weakening rules protecting our health, climate & nature won't solve them.
✍️ @jenniferrankin.bsky.social @theguardian.com
Reposted by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe
🎲 CSOs continue to add their names to the #Democracy4Transition open letter asking the @ec.europa.eu to PLAY FAIR when it comes to revising the Better Regulation agenda.
📨 Dear @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, Ilze Juhansone and @marossefcovic.bsky.social, take note.
🔗 eeb.org/en/library/j...
📨 Dear @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, Ilze Juhansone and @marossefcovic.bsky.social, take note.
🔗 eeb.org/en/library/j...
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🎲 CSOs continue to add their names to the #Democracy4Transition open letter asking the @ec.europa.eu to PLAY FAIR when it comes to revising the Better Regulation agenda.
📨 Dear @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, Ilze Juhansone and @marossefcovic.bsky.social, take note.
🔗 eeb.org/en/library/j...
📨 Dear @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, Ilze Juhansone and @marossefcovic.bsky.social, take note.
🔗 eeb.org/en/library/j...
Deregulation is not an industrial strategy.
Our message to the informal European Council meeting this week is that under heavy pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation.
Industrial policy driven by deregulation has failed before - let's not repeat the mistake.
Our message to the informal European Council meeting this week is that under heavy pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation.
Industrial policy driven by deregulation has failed before - let's not repeat the mistake.
Letter to the informal European Council meeting: Under pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation - CAN Europe
As Europe’s biggest industrial players gather first in Antwerp and the informal European Council meets the day after in Alden Biesen castle, the dominant message is clear: roll back climate and enviro...
caneurope.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Deregulation is not an industrial strategy.
Our message to the informal European Council meeting this week is that under heavy pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation.
Industrial policy driven by deregulation has failed before - let's not repeat the mistake.
Our message to the informal European Council meeting this week is that under heavy pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation.
Industrial policy driven by deregulation has failed before - let's not repeat the mistake.
Time’s up for methane emissions: EU Methane Regulation, where do we stand?
❌ 🔥 From today, venting and flaring from EU fossil fuels operators are officially banned. These harmful practices deliberately release or burn fossil gas into the atmosphere.
#TheCostOfMethane #PhaseOutFossilGas
🧵 1/6 👇
❌ 🔥 From today, venting and flaring from EU fossil fuels operators are officially banned. These harmful practices deliberately release or burn fossil gas into the atmosphere.
#TheCostOfMethane #PhaseOutFossilGas
🧵 1/6 👇
February 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Time’s up for methane emissions: EU Methane Regulation, where do we stand?
❌ 🔥 From today, venting and flaring from EU fossil fuels operators are officially banned. These harmful practices deliberately release or burn fossil gas into the atmosphere.
#TheCostOfMethane #PhaseOutFossilGas
🧵 1/6 👇
❌ 🔥 From today, venting and flaring from EU fossil fuels operators are officially banned. These harmful practices deliberately release or burn fossil gas into the atmosphere.
#TheCostOfMethane #PhaseOutFossilGas
🧵 1/6 👇
🆘 It’s people vs the polluters — we can’t stay silent. Sign #HandsOffNature petition NOW!
Polluters & their political allies are tearing down hard-fought laws as we speak. Laws that protect our water, health & nature.
So far, almost 100k people demanded it to stop.
SIGN to give nature a voice 👇
Polluters & their political allies are tearing down hard-fought laws as we speak. Laws that protect our water, health & nature.
So far, almost 100k people demanded it to stop.
SIGN to give nature a voice 👇
Sign NOW to defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife - Hands Off Nature
Stop the dismantling of laws that protect our water, health & nature.
handsoffnature.eu
February 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
🆘 It’s people vs the polluters — we can’t stay silent. Sign #HandsOffNature petition NOW!
Polluters & their political allies are tearing down hard-fought laws as we speak. Laws that protect our water, health & nature.
So far, almost 100k people demanded it to stop.
SIGN to give nature a voice 👇
Polluters & their political allies are tearing down hard-fought laws as we speak. Laws that protect our water, health & nature.
So far, almost 100k people demanded it to stop.
SIGN to give nature a voice 👇
Bring the ‘D’ - decarbonisation - back to IAA!
Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day.
But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.
Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day.
But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.
The Industrial Accelerator Act: Unlocking EU Industrial Transformation with Targeted Demand Measures
The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is set to become acornerstone of EU industrial policy. By creating lead markets for cleaner products, it can finally address a critical gap on the demand side and…
caneurope.org
January 29, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Bring the ‘D’ - decarbonisation - back to IAA!
Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day.
But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.
Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day.
But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.
❌ Barrier to a climate just future
🔒 Colonial-era system cloaked in secrecy
💰 Lucrative business, astronomical awards
⛔ Regulatory chill
👔 Exclusive privileges to multinational corporations
All this – and much more – is a monster called ISDS 👺
Read our new report, ISDS vs. The Climate 👇️
🔒 Colonial-era system cloaked in secrecy
💰 Lucrative business, astronomical awards
⛔ Regulatory chill
👔 Exclusive privileges to multinational corporations
All this – and much more – is a monster called ISDS 👺
Read our new report, ISDS vs. The Climate 👇️
ISDS vs. The Climate: How a Colonial-Era Investment Mechanism Jeopardises a Just Transition
Read the new report setting out what is wrong with ISDS, exploring the colonial origins of this regime and proposes what countries can do to move away from ISDS.
caneurope.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:06 AM
❌ Barrier to a climate just future
🔒 Colonial-era system cloaked in secrecy
💰 Lucrative business, astronomical awards
⛔ Regulatory chill
👔 Exclusive privileges to multinational corporations
All this – and much more – is a monster called ISDS 👺
Read our new report, ISDS vs. The Climate 👇️
🔒 Colonial-era system cloaked in secrecy
💰 Lucrative business, astronomical awards
⛔ Regulatory chill
👔 Exclusive privileges to multinational corporations
All this – and much more – is a monster called ISDS 👺
Read our new report, ISDS vs. The Climate 👇️
The #EUIndia statement’s reference to the #ParisAgreement is timely.
But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home.
Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️
www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...
But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home.
Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️
www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...
India-EU Summit 2026: Historic FTA and Strategic Agenda
16th India-EU Summit 2026: PM Modi and EU leaders conclude historic Free Trade Agreement and launch Towards 2030 Strategic Agenda in New Delhi.
www.deccanherald.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The #EUIndia statement’s reference to the #ParisAgreement is timely.
But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home.
Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️
www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...
But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home.
Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️
www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...
Today is International Day of Clean Energy 🧹 Europe, time to do some real cleaning!
🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all.
🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing.
🧵1/3 👇
🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all.
🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing.
🧵1/3 👇
January 26, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Today is International Day of Clean Energy 🧹 Europe, time to do some real cleaning!
🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all.
🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing.
🧵1/3 👇
🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all.
🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing.
🧵1/3 👇
Renewables really are staying on trend⚡
NEW research from @ember-energy.org finds that wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU electricity mix for the FIRST time ever in 2025
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of EU electricity, up from 20% just five years ago #WindandSolarNow
lnkd.in/ev9ZUXSQ
NEW research from @ember-energy.org finds that wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU electricity mix for the FIRST time ever in 2025
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of EU electricity, up from 20% just five years ago #WindandSolarNow
lnkd.in/ev9ZUXSQ
January 22, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Renewables really are staying on trend⚡
NEW research from @ember-energy.org finds that wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU electricity mix for the FIRST time ever in 2025
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of EU electricity, up from 20% just five years ago #WindandSolarNow
lnkd.in/ev9ZUXSQ
NEW research from @ember-energy.org finds that wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU electricity mix for the FIRST time ever in 2025
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of EU electricity, up from 20% just five years ago #WindandSolarNow
lnkd.in/ev9ZUXSQ
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FANTASTIC NEWS
The European Parliament has voted to send the #EUMercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice for a legal review
This dodgy deal must be stopped – it would be highly undemocratic for the EU Commission and national governments to push for ratification
#StopEUMercosur
The European Parliament has voted to send the #EUMercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice for a legal review
This dodgy deal must be stopped – it would be highly undemocratic for the EU Commission and national governments to push for ratification
#StopEUMercosur
EU Parliament sends controversial EU-Mercosur deal to the European Court of Justice - Greenpeace European Unit
Brussels – The European Parliament has voted to refer the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the European Court of Justice, requesting the Court’s opinion on whether the deal is compatible with…
www.greenpeace.org
January 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM
FANTASTIC NEWS
The European Parliament has voted to send the #EUMercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice for a legal review
This dodgy deal must be stopped – it would be highly undemocratic for the EU Commission and national governments to push for ratification
#StopEUMercosur
The European Parliament has voted to send the #EUMercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice for a legal review
This dodgy deal must be stopped – it would be highly undemocratic for the EU Commission and national governments to push for ratification
#StopEUMercosur
January 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Our best chance to stop catastrophic warming is to quickly reduce methane emissions. We won't do this by expanding liquefied natural gas (methane) consumption. We made this video to help people understand the issue.
@profbobhowarth.bsky.social @foejapan.bsky.social @oilchange.bsky.social
@profbobhowarth.bsky.social @foejapan.bsky.social @oilchange.bsky.social
The Methane Emergency Brake
YouTube video by Oilfield Witness
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Our best chance to stop catastrophic warming is to quickly reduce methane emissions. We won't do this by expanding liquefied natural gas (methane) consumption. We made this video to help people understand the issue.
@profbobhowarth.bsky.social @foejapan.bsky.social @oilchange.bsky.social
@profbobhowarth.bsky.social @foejapan.bsky.social @oilchange.bsky.social
Reposted by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe
BREAKING: European Parliament backs a Just Transition Directive ✅
The EU must equip itself with strong tools to anticipate & manage change while building cohesion.
Its for workers like Rainer that the Commission must now move ahead with a Just Transition Directive as part of the Quality Jobs Act.
The EU must equip itself with strong tools to anticipate & manage change while building cohesion.
Its for workers like Rainer that the Commission must now move ahead with a Just Transition Directive as part of the Quality Jobs Act.
January 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
BREAKING: European Parliament backs a Just Transition Directive ✅
The EU must equip itself with strong tools to anticipate & manage change while building cohesion.
Its for workers like Rainer that the Commission must now move ahead with a Just Transition Directive as part of the Quality Jobs Act.
The EU must equip itself with strong tools to anticipate & manage change while building cohesion.
Its for workers like Rainer that the Commission must now move ahead with a Just Transition Directive as part of the Quality Jobs Act.
What’s powering CEE’s renewable revolution?
🌞 Hungary is emerging as one of the world’s leaders in solar energy.
⚡ Romania is experiencing a prosumer energy boom.
🌱 Czechia is leading with policy changes that open the door to agrivoltaics.
Get insights directly from CAN Europe’s CEE members!
🌞 Hungary is emerging as one of the world’s leaders in solar energy.
⚡ Romania is experiencing a prosumer energy boom.
🌱 Czechia is leading with policy changes that open the door to agrivoltaics.
Get insights directly from CAN Europe’s CEE members!
January 20, 2026 at 11:26 AM
What’s powering CEE’s renewable revolution?
🌞 Hungary is emerging as one of the world’s leaders in solar energy.
⚡ Romania is experiencing a prosumer energy boom.
🌱 Czechia is leading with policy changes that open the door to agrivoltaics.
Get insights directly from CAN Europe’s CEE members!
🌞 Hungary is emerging as one of the world’s leaders in solar energy.
⚡ Romania is experiencing a prosumer energy boom.
🌱 Czechia is leading with policy changes that open the door to agrivoltaics.
Get insights directly from CAN Europe’s CEE members!
EU finance ministers are meeting today💰
When global trade is used to blackmail Europe, a strong single market protecting consumers, environment & fair competition is vital. Dismantling social, taxation & environmental rules is not helping on that.
⬇️Our joint letter on EU's new own resources⬇️
When global trade is used to blackmail Europe, a strong single market protecting consumers, environment & fair competition is vital. Dismantling social, taxation & environmental rules is not helping on that.
⬇️Our joint letter on EU's new own resources⬇️
Joint Letter to the Ministers of Economy and Finance on the Own Resources of the EU
The EU’s budget must evolve and increase in order to meet the scale of today’s unprecedented threats - and future opportunities. Whilst imperfect, the Commission’s proposal sets out a pathway for a…
caneurope.org
January 20, 2026 at 8:02 AM
EU finance ministers are meeting today💰
When global trade is used to blackmail Europe, a strong single market protecting consumers, environment & fair competition is vital. Dismantling social, taxation & environmental rules is not helping on that.
⬇️Our joint letter on EU's new own resources⬇️
When global trade is used to blackmail Europe, a strong single market protecting consumers, environment & fair competition is vital. Dismantling social, taxation & environmental rules is not helping on that.
⬇️Our joint letter on EU's new own resources⬇️
⏰1 week left to apply to our #FundingFairerFutures call!
🔹 Who? for small civil-society organisations & grassroots in the EU
🔹 Focus: just transition and climate justice
🔹 Deadline: 26 January 2026, 6:00 PM CET
📩Apply now: caneurope.org/climate-acti...
#euDEARprogramme
🔹 Who? for small civil-society organisations & grassroots in the EU
🔹 Focus: just transition and climate justice
🔹 Deadline: 26 January 2026, 6:00 PM CET
📩Apply now: caneurope.org/climate-acti...
#euDEARprogramme
January 19, 2026 at 10:41 AM
⏰1 week left to apply to our #FundingFairerFutures call!
🔹 Who? for small civil-society organisations & grassroots in the EU
🔹 Focus: just transition and climate justice
🔹 Deadline: 26 January 2026, 6:00 PM CET
📩Apply now: caneurope.org/climate-acti...
#euDEARprogramme
🔹 Who? for small civil-society organisations & grassroots in the EU
🔹 Focus: just transition and climate justice
🔹 Deadline: 26 January 2026, 6:00 PM CET
📩Apply now: caneurope.org/climate-acti...
#euDEARprogramme
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Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people.
Read Oxfam's latest inequality report www.oxfam.org/en/resisting... #RuleofTheRich #TaxTheSuperRich
Read Oxfam's latest inequality report www.oxfam.org/en/resisting... #RuleofTheRich #TaxTheSuperRich
January 19, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people.
Read Oxfam's latest inequality report www.oxfam.org/en/resisting... #RuleofTheRich #TaxTheSuperRich
Read Oxfam's latest inequality report www.oxfam.org/en/resisting... #RuleofTheRich #TaxTheSuperRich
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🚨EU signed EU-Mercosur deal🚨
Controversies around the deal are a long list:
🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis
⚖️Legal concerns
🚜Unfair competition for farmers
🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing
➕ Much more
The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.
Controversies around the deal are a long list:
🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis
⚖️Legal concerns
🚜Unfair competition for farmers
🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing
➕ Much more
The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.
EU signs controversial EU-Mercosur deal, putting geopolitics over legal concerns, escalating climate crisis, farmers and wide opposition - CAN Europe
“Geopolitics are being used as a pretext to push EU-Mercosur deal through, but it’s neocolonialism in disguise", says Audrey Changoe, Trade and Investment Policy Coordinator at CAN Europe.
caneurope.org
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🚨EU signed EU-Mercosur deal🚨
Controversies around the deal are a long list:
🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis
⚖️Legal concerns
🚜Unfair competition for farmers
🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing
➕ Much more
The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.
Controversies around the deal are a long list:
🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis
⚖️Legal concerns
🚜Unfair competition for farmers
🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing
➕ Much more
The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.
🚨EU signed EU-Mercosur deal🚨
Controversies around the deal are a long list:
🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis
⚖️Legal concerns
🚜Unfair competition for farmers
🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing
➕ Much more
The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.
Controversies around the deal are a long list:
🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis
⚖️Legal concerns
🚜Unfair competition for farmers
🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing
➕ Much more
The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.
EU signs controversial EU-Mercosur deal, putting geopolitics over legal concerns, escalating climate crisis, farmers and wide opposition - CAN Europe
“Geopolitics are being used as a pretext to push EU-Mercosur deal through, but it’s neocolonialism in disguise", says Audrey Changoe, Trade and Investment Policy Coordinator at CAN Europe.
caneurope.org
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🚨EU signed EU-Mercosur deal🚨
Controversies around the deal are a long list:
🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis
⚖️Legal concerns
🚜Unfair competition for farmers
🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing
➕ Much more
The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.
Controversies around the deal are a long list:
🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis
⚖️Legal concerns
🚜Unfair competition for farmers
🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing
➕ Much more
The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.