CEE Bankwatch Network
@ceebankwatch.bsky.social
We’re a network of green groups from Central and Eastern Europe making international public finance 💶 work for people and the planet 🌎💚
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1/2 [WEBINAR] Biodiversity is in crisis. To protect and restore nature, we need more funding.
The EU’s LIFE programme has funded thousands of nature protection and restoration projects for more than 30 years.
But is there place for LIFE in the next EU budget?
The EU’s LIFE programme has funded thousands of nature protection and restoration projects for more than 30 years.
But is there place for LIFE in the next EU budget?
February 13, 2026 at 1:53 PM
1/2 [WEBINAR] Biodiversity is in crisis. To protect and restore nature, we need more funding.
The EU’s LIFE programme has funded thousands of nature protection and restoration projects for more than 30 years.
But is there place for LIFE in the next EU budget?
The EU’s LIFE programme has funded thousands of nature protection and restoration projects for more than 30 years.
But is there place for LIFE in the next EU budget?
27 EU leaders. In a castle next to a natural reserve. Deciding which nature protections to cut for corporate profit.
170,000+ people say: Hands off our water, our air, our nature.
👉 handsoffnature.eu#take-action
#HandsOffNature
170,000+ people say: Hands off our water, our air, our nature.
👉 handsoffnature.eu#take-action
#HandsOffNature
February 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
27 EU leaders. In a castle next to a natural reserve. Deciding which nature protections to cut for corporate profit.
170,000+ people say: Hands off our water, our air, our nature.
👉 handsoffnature.eu#take-action
#HandsOffNature
170,000+ people say: Hands off our water, our air, our nature.
👉 handsoffnature.eu#take-action
#HandsOffNature
1/ 🌱 In 2024, the EU made history by adopting the Nature Restoration Law, committing to restore all degraded ecosystems – forests, rivers, seas, farmland, and even cities by 2050.
Now comes the hard part: turning plans into action.
Now comes the hard part: turning plans into action.
February 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM
1/ 🌱 In 2024, the EU made history by adopting the Nature Restoration Law, committing to restore all degraded ecosystems – forests, rivers, seas, farmland, and even cities by 2050.
Now comes the hard part: turning plans into action.
Now comes the hard part: turning plans into action.
‼️ A draft law supported by 30 members of the Parliament, aims to roll back Romania’s coal phase out and, at the same time, delivers a masterclass in manipulation. The proposed law reopens the possibility of building new coal power plants, as well as continuing the operation of new and existing ones.
February 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM
‼️ A draft law supported by 30 members of the Parliament, aims to roll back Romania’s coal phase out and, at the same time, delivers a masterclass in manipulation. The proposed law reopens the possibility of building new coal power plants, as well as continuing the operation of new and existing ones.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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1/2 🚩The negotiations around the next multi-year EU budget have started. As part of a new funding architecture, every Member State will create a “National and Regional Partnership Plan” outlining major national investments in key sectors, like energy, agriculture, and regional cohesion.
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 PM
1/2 🚩The negotiations around the next multi-year EU budget have started. As part of a new funding architecture, every Member State will create a “National and Regional Partnership Plan” outlining major national investments in key sectors, like energy, agriculture, and regional cohesion.
1/ Communities with populations of up to 30,000 people account for around 95% of all communities currently under Ukrainian control. Yet they often remain invisible to major investors, despite being the very places where the country’s resilience is forged.
#ukrainianview
#ukrainianview
February 5, 2026 at 2:23 PM
1/ Communities with populations of up to 30,000 people account for around 95% of all communities currently under Ukrainian control. Yet they often remain invisible to major investors, despite being the very places where the country’s resilience is forged.
#ukrainianview
#ukrainianview
🤔If gender equality is truly a key @eib.org priority, why is it guided by a strategy from 2016?
Although @nadiacalvino.eib.org calls gender equality a key priority, the funding doesn’t match the rhetoric. With human rights eroding across the EU & beyond, the EIB needs to update its gender strategy!
Although @nadiacalvino.eib.org calls gender equality a key priority, the funding doesn’t match the rhetoric. With human rights eroding across the EU & beyond, the EIB needs to update its gender strategy!
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
🤔If gender equality is truly a key @eib.org priority, why is it guided by a strategy from 2016?
Although @nadiacalvino.eib.org calls gender equality a key priority, the funding doesn’t match the rhetoric. With human rights eroding across the EU & beyond, the EIB needs to update its gender strategy!
Although @nadiacalvino.eib.org calls gender equality a key priority, the funding doesn’t match the rhetoric. With human rights eroding across the EU & beyond, the EIB needs to update its gender strategy!
1/ Together with @ecodiya.bsky.social, we visited the Ivano–Frankivsk region in Ukraine, where the Danish company Goodvalley (formerly Axzon) runs large-scale industrial pig farms. 🐷
In 2013, the @ifcorg.bsky.social approved the expansion of these operations.
In 2013, the @ifcorg.bsky.social approved the expansion of these operations.
February 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
1/ Together with @ecodiya.bsky.social, we visited the Ivano–Frankivsk region in Ukraine, where the Danish company Goodvalley (formerly Axzon) runs large-scale industrial pig farms. 🐷
In 2013, the @ifcorg.bsky.social approved the expansion of these operations.
In 2013, the @ifcorg.bsky.social approved the expansion of these operations.
1/ Europe’s water is at risk and needs your help! Sign the petition now 👇
The @ec.europa.eu has threatened to weaken the EU law that has been protecting our rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater for the past 25 years.
Ursula von der Leyen
The @ec.europa.eu has threatened to weaken the EU law that has been protecting our rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater for the past 25 years.
Ursula von der Leyen
February 2, 2026 at 10:11 AM
1/ Europe’s water is at risk and needs your help! Sign the petition now 👇
The @ec.europa.eu has threatened to weaken the EU law that has been protecting our rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater for the past 25 years.
Ursula von der Leyen
The @ec.europa.eu has threatened to weaken the EU law that has been protecting our rivers, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater for the past 25 years.
Ursula von der Leyen
⚡ ☘️ Energy communities are an increasingly important grassroots component of Europe’s clean energy transition. Beyond their role in decarbonisation and social inclusion, they’re also vital for strengthening local resilience and energy security.
💡 Read the full briefing: bankwatch.org/publication/...
💡 Read the full briefing: bankwatch.org/publication/...
Legal, technical and financial challenges facing energy communities in central and eastern Europe - Bankwatch
This briefing identifies the legal, technical and financial barriers facing energy communities in five EU Member States.
bankwatch.org
January 29, 2026 at 2:08 PM
⚡ ☘️ Energy communities are an increasingly important grassroots component of Europe’s clean energy transition. Beyond their role in decarbonisation and social inclusion, they’re also vital for strengthening local resilience and energy security.
💡 Read the full briefing: bankwatch.org/publication/...
💡 Read the full briefing: bankwatch.org/publication/...
🎤Tomorrow, @nadiacalvino.eib.org – President of @eib.org – presents the EIB Group’s annual results. One issue must not be dodged: the lack of progress on gender equality & inclusion. Despite all its promises, the EIB has still not updated its 2016 gender strategy.
👉 bankwatch.org/blog/ringing...
👉 bankwatch.org/blog/ringing...
January 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM
🎤Tomorrow, @nadiacalvino.eib.org – President of @eib.org – presents the EIB Group’s annual results. One issue must not be dodged: the lack of progress on gender equality & inclusion. Despite all its promises, the EIB has still not updated its 2016 gender strategy.
👉 bankwatch.org/blog/ringing...
👉 bankwatch.org/blog/ringing...
1/ ❄️Every winter reminds us how much energy houses consume. In the Western Balkans, buildings use 40% of total energy due to poor insulation and outdated systems.
The answer is energy efficiency coupled with energy sufficiency.
The answer is energy efficiency coupled with energy sufficiency.
January 27, 2026 at 8:57 AM
1/ ❄️Every winter reminds us how much energy houses consume. In the Western Balkans, buildings use 40% of total energy due to poor insulation and outdated systems.
The answer is energy efficiency coupled with energy sufficiency.
The answer is energy efficiency coupled with energy sufficiency.
We’re joining a campaign to reclaim the EU’s public bank for the public good.
🤑 Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit over people, climate justice and social equity. This must change!
Read our policy recommendations: counter-balance.org/social-and-g...
🤑 Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit over people, climate justice and social equity. This must change!
Read our policy recommendations: counter-balance.org/social-and-g...
January 21, 2026 at 1:52 PM
We’re joining a campaign to reclaim the EU’s public bank for the public good.
🤑 Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit over people, climate justice and social equity. This must change!
Read our policy recommendations: counter-balance.org/social-and-g...
🤑 Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit over people, climate justice and social equity. This must change!
Read our policy recommendations: counter-balance.org/social-and-g...
Across Europe, the demand for a green transition that is inclusive, just, and supported by citizens is becoming increasingly urgent. To better connect evidence, practice, and policy, Shared Green Deal is launching the Shared Green Societies Forum. Join us on 28.01:
sharedgreendeal.eu/shared-green...
sharedgreendeal.eu/shared-green...
Launch Event - Shared Green Societies
Across Europe, the demand for a green transition that is inclusive, just and has the backing of the people is increasingly urgent. Communities, authorities, civil society and SSH (Social Sciences and ...
sharedgreendeal.eu
January 20, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Across Europe, the demand for a green transition that is inclusive, just, and supported by citizens is becoming increasingly urgent. To better connect evidence, practice, and policy, Shared Green Deal is launching the Shared Green Societies Forum. Join us on 28.01:
sharedgreendeal.eu/shared-green...
sharedgreendeal.eu/shared-green...
🙌 It’s time to realign the @eib.org with climate justice, social equality, and democratic accountability. Check out the recommendations thread from @counter-balance.bsky.social 👇
🌍 We’re launching our campaign to reclaim Europe’s public bank for the public good.
Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit — instead of people, climate justice, and social equity.
Here what we demand 👇🧵
Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit — instead of people, climate justice, and social equity.
Here what we demand 👇🧵
January 20, 2026 at 1:34 PM
🙌 It’s time to realign the @eib.org with climate justice, social equality, and democratic accountability. Check out the recommendations thread from @counter-balance.bsky.social 👇
✍️Our blog posts and stories bring national perspectives to the big debates shaping the EU’s future. Our publications provide in‑depth analysis and that inform policies, strengthen advocacy, and guide decision makers.
👉Check out our extensive resources in Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europeangree...
👉Check out our extensive resources in Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europeangree...
Financing the EU’s energy and climate targets - Bankwatch
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January 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
✍️Our blog posts and stories bring national perspectives to the big debates shaping the EU’s future. Our publications provide in‑depth analysis and that inform policies, strengthen advocacy, and guide decision makers.
👉Check out our extensive resources in Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europeangree...
👉Check out our extensive resources in Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europeangree...
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A recent report from @ceebankwatch.bsky.social reveals a systemic flaw in how EU climate funds are being spent in Central and Eastern Europe, with billions going to incinerators and landfills rather than performance-enhancing initiatives like separate collection of organics 💸🔥
zurl.co/whtSz
zurl.co/whtSz
January 15, 2026 at 1:19 PM
A recent report from @ceebankwatch.bsky.social reveals a systemic flaw in how EU climate funds are being spent in Central and Eastern Europe, with billions going to incinerators and landfills rather than performance-enhancing initiatives like separate collection of organics 💸🔥
zurl.co/whtSz
zurl.co/whtSz
Two years after separate biowaste collection became mandatory in EU cities, biowaste continues to be burned or landfilled in central and eastern Europe, undermining EU climate goals. ☣️
Our briefing shows where policy and funding are falling short – and how to fix it: bankwatch.org/publication/...
Our briefing shows where policy and funding are falling short – and how to fix it: bankwatch.org/publication/...
January 15, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Two years after separate biowaste collection became mandatory in EU cities, biowaste continues to be burned or landfilled in central and eastern Europe, undermining EU climate goals. ☣️
Our briefing shows where policy and funding are falling short – and how to fix it: bankwatch.org/publication/...
Our briefing shows where policy and funding are falling short – and how to fix it: bankwatch.org/publication/...
The Romanian government’s fossil gas obsession not only undermines climate action – it also risks increasing imports, creating stranded assets and hiking energy bills.
Read Raluca Petcu’s deep dive here: bankwatch.org/blog/romania...
Read Raluca Petcu’s deep dive here: bankwatch.org/blog/romania...
January 14, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The Romanian government’s fossil gas obsession not only undermines climate action – it also risks increasing imports, creating stranded assets and hiking energy bills.
Read Raluca Petcu’s deep dive here: bankwatch.org/blog/romania...
Read Raluca Petcu’s deep dive here: bankwatch.org/blog/romania...
🏙️ Decarbonising the energy sector is essential for meeting the EU’s climate neutrality targets. But are municipalities in central and eastern Europe ready for the challenge? In our ‘Decarbonisation Roadmap’ series, we explore how municipalities are preparing to take action. 🔍
Decarbonisation roadmap
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January 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
🏙️ Decarbonising the energy sector is essential for meeting the EU’s climate neutrality targets. But are municipalities in central and eastern Europe ready for the challenge? In our ‘Decarbonisation Roadmap’ series, we explore how municipalities are preparing to take action. 🔍
1/2 Our latest two podcast episodes tackle Europe’s climate and cohesion challenges. 📻
ℹ️ One examines the mid-term review of the EU budget – what it means for cohesion policy, democracy and public participation.
ℹ️ One examines the mid-term review of the EU budget – what it means for cohesion policy, democracy and public participation.
January 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
1/2 Our latest two podcast episodes tackle Europe’s climate and cohesion challenges. 📻
ℹ️ One examines the mid-term review of the EU budget – what it means for cohesion policy, democracy and public participation.
ℹ️ One examines the mid-term review of the EU budget – what it means for cohesion policy, democracy and public participation.
1/2 Our policy officer Nina Lesikhina was a guest on the No Nonsense Sustainability Podcast, where she spoke of her pride in serving as a civil society representative, what accountability really means for international financial institutions like the @ebrd.bsky.social, @eib.org and @adb.org...
January 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
1/2 Our policy officer Nina Lesikhina was a guest on the No Nonsense Sustainability Podcast, where she spoke of her pride in serving as a civil society representative, what accountability really means for international financial institutions like the @ebrd.bsky.social, @eib.org and @adb.org...
1/3 New year, old problems.
It’s now over 8 years since the deadline passed for Western Balkan countries to comply with EU pollution limits – intended to reduce the deadly impacts of coal-fired power plants on human health and the environment.
It’s now over 8 years since the deadline passed for Western Balkan countries to comply with EU pollution limits – intended to reduce the deadly impacts of coal-fired power plants on human health and the environment.
January 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
1/3 New year, old problems.
It’s now over 8 years since the deadline passed for Western Balkan countries to comply with EU pollution limits – intended to reduce the deadly impacts of coal-fired power plants on human health and the environment.
It’s now over 8 years since the deadline passed for Western Balkan countries to comply with EU pollution limits – intended to reduce the deadly impacts of coal-fired power plants on human health and the environment.
💚 1/3 As we wrap up 2026, we want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you – to all our supporters, followers, activists, campaigners, member groups and donors – everybody who fought the good fight this year.
December 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
💚 1/3 As we wrap up 2026, we want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you – to all our supporters, followers, activists, campaigners, member groups and donors – everybody who fought the good fight this year.