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Christoffer Frendesen
@eumattersmedia.bsky.social
🇩🇰Journalist, based in Brussels.
Founder of EU Matters Media.
Covering energy, digital, pharma and defense.

Formerly, adviser for MEPs and Vice-President of Renew Europe (+5 years).
Journalist at Danish media The Engineer (Teknologiens Hus).
Today, ministers might have discussed potential changes in EU's emission trading system for🚛🚗🏍️🏬🏡(ETS2) with the Commission.

The risk of explosive price spikes has build pressure for COM to amend the market stability mechanism.

Read my recent articles
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#eudk #dkgreen
Kommunerne sættes under pres, når nyt kvotesystem rammer udledninger fra biler og bygninger
Undersøgelser viser, at prisen for at udlede CO2 fra bygninger og vejtransport kan stige markant mere end forventet. Både borgere, virksomheder og kommuner vil blive ramt.
klimamonitor.dk
October 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
DANSKE PARTIER UNDGÅR AT TALE OM RISIKO FOR PRISBOMBE💣
Flere partier undlader at forholde sig til, at EU-lovgivning kan gøre livet markant dyrere end forventet.

Kun et dansk parti har svaret på henvendelser for en kommentar.

Læs min seneste artikel for Klimamonitor👇
#eudk #dkgreen #dkpol #dkbiz
Politisk pres for at udvande og udskyde central klimalov stiger
Frygt for tårnhøje CO2-priser øger preset mod EU-lov, som omfatter CO2-udledninger fra bygninger og vejtransport. Krav om handling tager til i både Europa-Parlamentet og blandt medlemslande.
klimamonitor.dk
October 7, 2025 at 6:43 AM
EXPERTS WARN: Weakening ETS2 could jeorpadise EU's climate goals - without curbing potential price spikes.

The fear of skyrocketing prices is fuelling a political backlash against the EU’s Emission Trading System2.
My latest📰👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli... #eudk #dkgreen #eupol
Politisk pres for at udvande og udskyde central klimalov stiger
Frygt for tårnhøje CO2-priser øger preset mod EU-lov, som omfatter CO2-udledninger fra bygninger og vejtransport. Krav om handling tager til i både Europa-Parlamentet og blandt medlemslande.
klimamonitor.dk
September 30, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A potential political bomb💣

Several new studies reveal that the CO2 price under ETS2, covering road transport and buildings, might be much higher than estimated by EU Commission.

Some expect prices 3 to 4 times higher.

My article👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#eudk #dkgreen #dkpol
Kommunerne sættes under pres, når nyt kvotesystem rammer udledninger fra biler og bygninger
Undersøgelser viser, at prisen for at udlede CO2 fra bygninger og vejtransport kan stige markant mere end forventet. Både borgere, virksomheder og kommuner vil blive ramt.
klimamonitor.dk
September 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
PHARMA LAW CONTROVERSY!
EU pharma industry has scrambled to stop proposal, which they fear could create direct competition with pharmacies.

The current nego on the EU's revision of pharma laws already prove difficult.
My latest article👇
www.dagenspharma.dk/nyheder/medi... #dksund #eudk #sundpol
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
BREAKING: BIG RISK OF PRICE EXPLOSION FOR CAR AND HOME OWNERS
Studies reveal that heating and gas costs could become three to four times higher compared to the EU Commission's initial estimates.
Read my latest article👇

klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli... #dkgreen #dkmedier #EUdk #dkpol #EUsky
September 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
BIG MAJORITY OF UKRAINIANS WANTS TO END THE WAR
Despite not being covered by many media organisations, a recent Gallup poll puts pressure on Ukraine's President Zelensky.

Almost 70 % of Ukrainians want a negotiated peace - ASAP!
1/2 #EUdk #dkforsvar #dkmedier
August 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
REALITY CHECK:
NEW REPORT REVEALS DENMARK'S HALF-HEARTED CLIMATE AMBITIONS😲
Despite DK’s strong international climate reputation, a new EU Commission report highlights major gaps in the country’s climate plans
My latest 📰👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#eudk #dkgreen #dkbiz #EUsky #ClimateSky
July 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
DOCTORS AND NURSES FEAR NEW EU LEGISLATION
European Health Data Space is sparking concern among doctors and nurses.

They are worried that the new legislation will take valuable time away from patient care.
Read my latest story👇
dagenspharma.dk/laeger-og-sy...
#EUsky #EUpol
June 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
DEFENDING EUROPE FROM PUTIN IS POSSIBLE WITH LESS MONEY💸😲
New NATO target of 5% could backfire for three reasons, experts tell EU Matters Media.
Deterring Russian attacks could be done cheaper, risk of inefficient defence spending & public backlash.

Read my latest📰👇

#dkforsvar #dkpol #eudk #EUsky
Three Ways New NATO Target Could Backfire on Europe
Experts warn of three reasons the new NATO target is a bad idea. Deterring Russia could be achieved more cheaply, while avoiding excessive spreadsheet-exercises and public backlash.
eumattersmedia.substack.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
DEBUT FOR @klimamonitor.dk🥳
Danmark dumpes for dårlige rammer for energifællesskaber.

Organisationer kritiserer DK og fastslår, at EU skal stille nye krav til medlemslande.

MEN Ministerium afviser kritik og behov for EU-krav
Læs min📰👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#DKgreen #eudk #DKenergi #EUsky
June 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
NEW SURVEY: MAYORS WANT MORE EU MONEY FOR HOUSING
Despite hopes from mayors in the EU, it seems unlikely that next EU budget will be able to prioritise housing substantially.

Competing priorities, such as defense, could make it difficult.
#eupol #EUsocial #EUsky
www.politico.eu/article/affo...
June 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
SUNDHEDSTRUSSEL: SKEPSIS HERSKER OM EU-LØSNING
Antibiotikamangel kan true sundhedsvæsenet. Derfor forsøger EU at gøre det mere lukrativt at udvikle ny antibiotika.

MEN - Rådet, SSI og dele af industrien tvivler på løsningsforslag👇
#eudk #Dksund #Sundpol #EUsky
dagenspharma.dk/ny-eu-lov-fo...
Ny EU-lov for lægemidler: Forslag til at bekæmpe antimikrobiel resistens møder modstand i Ministerrådet og skepsis fra flere fagfolk
Forhandlingerne om at opdatere EU-lovgivningen for lægemidler trækker fortsat ud i Ministerrådet. Som Dagens Pharma tidligere har beskrevet, er der flere knaster, der blokerer for et muligt kompromis....
dagenspharma.dk
June 3, 2025 at 6:51 AM
AFSLØRING: MINISTRE OVERVEJER AT BEGRÆNSE PATIENTERS MAGT I EU'S MEDICINAGENTUR💉😷
Dét bekræfter kilder med kendskab til EU-landenes forhandlinger om fremtidens lægemiddellovgivning

I Europa-Parlamentet er @stinebosse.bsky.social imod. Læs min📰👇
dagenspharma.dk/eu-kommende-...
#dksund #sundpol #eudk
EU’ kommende pharma-lov: Ministerrådet leger med tanken om at fjerne patienternes stemmeret i centralt EMA-udvalg
BRUXELLES: I marts fik man et chok European Patients’ Forum (EPF), da det pludselig forlød, at Ministerrådet ville begrænse den indflydelse, som EU-Kommissionen ellers havde foreslået at give patiente...
dagenspharma.dk
May 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Even if EU imported all of its LNG from Trump, it would only cut €30 billion from the alleged €305 billion trade deficit😲

Balancing deficit would require importing fossil fuels solely from U.S. - 3 reasons why that’s unlikely👇
eumattersmedia.substack.com/p/analyst-bu... #dkgreen #eudk #eusky #eupol
Analyst: Buying Trump's fossil fuels cannot balance EU’s trade deficit with U.S.
EU countries would need to become completely dependent on Trump for oil, coal and gas imports to close the alleged trade deficit with the U.S. Analyst highlights three potential problems.
eumattersmedia.substack.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Trump wants the EU to buy U.S. energy - BUT EU
demand for liquified natural gas is declining.

Utilisation rate of LNG terminals are falling steadily.

U.S. is already the biggest exporter of LNG to EU countries.

Could a gas deal affect EU energy consumption and climate goals?
#dkgreen #eusky👇 1/2
April 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
BASIC IT PROBLEMS UNDERMINE EU'S PHARMA AMBITIONS😷
A troublesome IT system is causing significant delays in clinical trials, affecting the EU’s competitiveness and patients.

EU Commission acknowledges issues but has no quick solution.
dagenspharma.dk/nyt-it-syste...
#EUDK #dksund #sundpol #eusky
April 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Huge majority in European Parliament vote to postpone reporting obligations for businesses.

Even @greens-efa.eu supported after agreement w EPP, Renew and S&D.

Greens seems more willing to compromise this mandate. The group hopes to influence EPP policy by making compromises.
#eudk #dkbiz #dkgreen
April 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Reposted by Christoffer Frendesen
March 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
FORHASTET ELLER FORNUFTIG HASTIGHED?
Kommissionen fremskynder udspil om at sikre adgang til kritisk medicin. Overraskende enighed ml.
@stinebosse.bsky.social, @moderaternedk.bsky.social, & Kristoffer Storm, DD, som roser tempo trods mangler.

dagenspharma.dk/forhastet-el...
#dksund #eudk #sundpol
Forhastet eller fornuftig hastighed? EU-lovforslag til at bekæmpe medicinmangel får ris og ros
BRUXELLES: Allerede inden EU-Kommissionen formelt lancerede sit udspil til at takle mangel på kritisk medicin, lød rygterne på vandrørene i Bruxelles-boblen, at det kunne være nødvendigt med et opfølg...
dagenspharma.dk
March 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM
SURPRISING GREENLANDIC ELECTION RESULT❗
Despite push for independence, Greenland will likely be forced to make a deal with Trump - and Denmark.

“If Greenland becomes independent, it will not be possible to get rid of the U.S."
Read my latest📰👇
brusselssignal.eu/2025/03/gree...
#eudk #dkforsvar
March 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Several details in the story seem too outrages to be true:
An editor-in-chief was fired, accusations of racism were made against an Indian expert and main source, and, on top of that, the documentary was retracted after only a few weeks.
Read my story👇 eumattersmedia.substack.com/p/greenlandi...
Greenlandic Election: Danish Documentary Infuriates Politicians, Pushing Greenland Toward Independence from Denmark
A controversial, scandalous documentary inflames Danish-Greenlandic relations. Independence from Denmark now seems more likely after Greenlandic election, while Trump still lurks in the background.
eumattersmedia.substack.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
KRISE FOR KLINISKE FORSØG I DK & EU😓
Det rammer bla patienter, når virksomheder fravælger at udføre kliniske forsøg i EU.

Dansk ekspert understreger, at løsningen haster.
MEN - desværre er EU's mulige løsning netop udskudt
Læs min 📰👇
#dksund #sundpol #dkbiz #eudk
dagenspharma.dk/europa-taber...
Europa taber kliniske forsøg til Kina, men centralt lovforslag er nu udskudt og leverer muligvis ikke løsningen
BRUXELLES: Den nytiltrådte EU-Kommission erkender, at lovgivningen for kliniske forsøg, der for få år siden blev opdateret, ikke har levet op til forventningerne.  Den nye sundhedskommissær har allere...
dagenspharma.dk
March 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
CLINICAL TRIAL CRISIS: Is the EU Commission proposing the wrong medicine?

China is conquering the clinical trial market.
Yet, the Commission’s solution might not solve issues.

An aligned industry agrees on the diagnosis.

My latest article📰👇
#dksund #dkbiz #sundpol
dagenspharma.dk/europa-taber...
Europa taber kliniske forsøg til Kina, men centralt lovforslag er nu udskudt og leverer muligvis ikke løsningen
BRUXELLES: Den nytiltrådte EU-Kommission erkender, at lovgivningen for kliniske forsøg, der for få år siden blev opdateret, ikke har levet op til forventningerne.  Den nye sundhedskommissær har allere...
dagenspharma.dk
March 6, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Wonder if the irony was lost on those employees at the EU Commission, who prepared these documents ahead of launching the first omnibus🚌

They did decide to scrap the impact assessment, despite being obliged to complete one.

Read more here:
eumattersmedia.substack.com/p/leak-spark...
#eudk #dkbiz
In order to cut red tape and paperwork in the EU, the Commission today proposed 2 directive and 1 regulation, opened consultation on 1 delegated act, published 2 staff working documents, and pledged to revise soon reporting standards
February 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM