Marie Baumgarts
@mbaumgarts.bsky.social
Partner at KPMG. Ex-member of EC Platform on Sustainable Finance and ex-member of EC TEG. Own views.
Listen to #HenrikHenriksson CEO at #Stegra who mentions a 30% price premium on green steel 💪🌱 #IVA #greentransition #climatechange #climatemitigation
November 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Listen to #HenrikHenriksson CEO at #Stegra who mentions a 30% price premium on green steel 💪🌱 #IVA #greentransition #climatechange #climatemitigation
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In turbulent times, we may see some trying to move from European ideals of values and a well performing social market based economy towards a race to the bottom short-term-profits-oriented model.
It is important not to mistake. We have the strenghts and the passion to keep building a better Europe!🇪🇺
It is important not to mistake. We have the strenghts and the passion to keep building a better Europe!🇪🇺
October 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
In turbulent times, we may see some trying to move from European ideals of values and a well performing social market based economy towards a race to the bottom short-term-profits-oriented model.
It is important not to mistake. We have the strenghts and the passion to keep building a better Europe!🇪🇺
It is important not to mistake. We have the strenghts and the passion to keep building a better Europe!🇪🇺
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall.
Her life’s work championing conservation, humanity and the natural world leaves an enduring legacy.
Our condolences to her family, the Jane Goodall Institute and all who draw hope from her example.
Her life’s work championing conservation, humanity and the natural world leaves an enduring legacy.
Our condolences to her family, the Jane Goodall Institute and all who draw hope from her example.
October 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall.
Her life’s work championing conservation, humanity and the natural world leaves an enduring legacy.
Our condolences to her family, the Jane Goodall Institute and all who draw hope from her example.
Her life’s work championing conservation, humanity and the natural world leaves an enduring legacy.
Our condolences to her family, the Jane Goodall Institute and all who draw hope from her example.
French style aw with the Swedish PSF2.0 reps discussing the past and future of sustainable finance 🌱🌍 #Karl-OskarOlming #SustainableFinanceEU #EUTaxonomy #CSRD #Climatechangemitigation
August 30, 2025 at 7:28 AM
French style aw with the Swedish PSF2.0 reps discussing the past and future of sustainable finance 🌱🌍 #Karl-OskarOlming #SustainableFinanceEU #EUTaxonomy #CSRD #Climatechangemitigation
New deadline 10 Sept, read ⬇️ and apply ✅
@EU_Finance recently shared the call for applications to the Platform3.0 #PSF #SustainableFinance 🌱
”The @EU_Commission is launching a call for applications today to select members for the third Platform on Sustainable Finance.
If you are interested, apply by 7 September 2025.”
europa.eu/!8TfWfm
”The @EU_Commission is launching a call for applications today to select members for the third Platform on Sustainable Finance.
If you are interested, apply by 7 September 2025.”
europa.eu/!8TfWfm
Call for applications 2025 for the selection of members of the Platform on Sustainable Finance
The Commission is launching the call for applications for members of the new mandate of the Platform on Sustainable Finance.
europa.eu
August 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
New deadline 10 Sept, read ⬇️ and apply ✅
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Courage. Resilience. Freedom.
Ukraine’s flag carries them all.
On Ukraine’s Flag Day, it proudly stands before our Brussels headquarters.
A sign that Europe is united on Ukraine's side for a just and lasting peace. Today and every day.
Ми з вами. We are with you.
Ukraine’s flag carries them all.
On Ukraine’s Flag Day, it proudly stands before our Brussels headquarters.
A sign that Europe is united on Ukraine's side for a just and lasting peace. Today and every day.
Ми з вами. We are with you.
August 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Courage. Resilience. Freedom.
Ukraine’s flag carries them all.
On Ukraine’s Flag Day, it proudly stands before our Brussels headquarters.
A sign that Europe is united on Ukraine's side for a just and lasting peace. Today and every day.
Ми з вами. We are with you.
Ukraine’s flag carries them all.
On Ukraine’s Flag Day, it proudly stands before our Brussels headquarters.
A sign that Europe is united on Ukraine's side for a just and lasting peace. Today and every day.
Ми з вами. We are with you.
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Ukraine can always count on Europe.
On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, we have illuminated our headquarters Berlaymont in blue and yellow.
In a tribute to the courage, pain, and hope of a nation walking a hard road.
We are together in building a brighter future.
#StandWithUkraine
On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, we have illuminated our headquarters Berlaymont in blue and yellow.
In a tribute to the courage, pain, and hope of a nation walking a hard road.
We are together in building a brighter future.
#StandWithUkraine
August 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Ukraine can always count on Europe.
On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, we have illuminated our headquarters Berlaymont in blue and yellow.
In a tribute to the courage, pain, and hope of a nation walking a hard road.
We are together in building a brighter future.
#StandWithUkraine
On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, we have illuminated our headquarters Berlaymont in blue and yellow.
In a tribute to the courage, pain, and hope of a nation walking a hard road.
We are together in building a brighter future.
#StandWithUkraine
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Today is Ukraine’s Independence Day.
We celebrate a nation and its people who are bravely resisting Russia’s war of aggression.
For their freedom. Their peaceful future.
We stand by them for as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
With Ukraine, unwaveringly.
We celebrate a nation and its people who are bravely resisting Russia’s war of aggression.
For their freedom. Their peaceful future.
We stand by them for as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
With Ukraine, unwaveringly.
August 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Today is Ukraine’s Independence Day.
We celebrate a nation and its people who are bravely resisting Russia’s war of aggression.
For their freedom. Their peaceful future.
We stand by them for as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
With Ukraine, unwaveringly.
We celebrate a nation and its people who are bravely resisting Russia’s war of aggression.
For their freedom. Their peaceful future.
We stand by them for as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
With Ukraine, unwaveringly.
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Shaping Europe's future, with a bold and ambitious path ahead.
On 10 September, President von der Leyen will deliver her State of the 🇪🇺 Union.
See how far we have got on our pathway so far - europa.eu/!8WtBy3
On 10 September, President von der Leyen will deliver her State of the 🇪🇺 Union.
See how far we have got on our pathway so far - europa.eu/!8WtBy3
August 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Shaping Europe's future, with a bold and ambitious path ahead.
On 10 September, President von der Leyen will deliver her State of the 🇪🇺 Union.
See how far we have got on our pathway so far - europa.eu/!8WtBy3
On 10 September, President von der Leyen will deliver her State of the 🇪🇺 Union.
See how far we have got on our pathway so far - europa.eu/!8WtBy3
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“We are very, very close to losing our collective humanity,” our Juliette Touma tells News Nation.
The manmade famine in #Gaza has been largely shaped by the deliberate attempts to replace the UN-coordinated humanitarian system through the politically motivated “GHF”.
The abomination must end.
The manmade famine in #Gaza has been largely shaped by the deliberate attempts to replace the UN-coordinated humanitarian system through the politically motivated “GHF”.
The abomination must end.
August 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
“We are very, very close to losing our collective humanity,” our Juliette Touma tells News Nation.
The manmade famine in #Gaza has been largely shaped by the deliberate attempts to replace the UN-coordinated humanitarian system through the politically motivated “GHF”.
The abomination must end.
The manmade famine in #Gaza has been largely shaped by the deliberate attempts to replace the UN-coordinated humanitarian system through the politically motivated “GHF”.
The abomination must end.
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WSJ’s Vera Bergengruen sat down with Finnish President Alexander Stubb to discuss his rapport with President Trump, a bond over golf and how it’s driven Ukraine diplomacy.
Watch: How Golf With Trump Helped Drive U.S.-European Diplomacy on Ukraine
WSJ’s Vera Bergengruen interviewed Finnish President Alexander Stubb about how bonding over golf helped him become an influential envoy between President Trump and European allies.
on.wsj.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
WSJ’s Vera Bergengruen sat down with Finnish President Alexander Stubb to discuss his rapport with President Trump, a bond over golf and how it’s driven Ukraine diplomacy.
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Israel is moving forward with controversial plans to build thousands of new housing units in the occupied West Bank, splitting the territory in two, a scheme far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said would “permanently bury the idea of a Palestinian state.”
Israel advances controversial settlement plan, aiming to ‘bury the idea of a Palestinian state’ | CNN
Israel is moving forward with controversial plans to build thousands of new housing units in the occupied West Bank, splitting the territory in two, a scheme far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotric...
www.cnn.com
August 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Israel is moving forward with controversial plans to build thousands of new housing units in the occupied West Bank, splitting the territory in two, a scheme far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said would “permanently bury the idea of a Palestinian state.”
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Joint statement on behalf of 27 partners on humanitarian aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs.
Read here: europa.eu/!fKHMD6
Read here: europa.eu/!fKHMD6
August 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Joint statement on behalf of 27 partners on humanitarian aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs.
Read here: europa.eu/!fKHMD6
Read here: europa.eu/!fKHMD6
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Milk has long been touted as essential to good health. But the science is more complicated.
Does Drinking Milk Build Strong Bones?
The drink has long been touted as essential to good health. But the science is more complicated.
nyti.ms
August 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Milk has long been touted as essential to good health. But the science is more complicated.
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Ukraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new war, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new war, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian leader sees no sign of Russia preparing for ceasefire after reports of frontline breach in Donbas
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine could not agree to a Russian proposal to give up more of his country’s territory in exchange for a ceasefire because Moscow would use what it gained as a springboard to start a future war.
The Ukrainian president said he did not believe that Donald Trump supported Russia’s demands, and he expressed hope the US leader would act as an honest mediator when he meets Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Ukraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new war, Zelenskyy says
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Slash-and-burn agriculture is threatening the Congo Basin rainforest, home to a vast array of plants and animals, including the iconic mountain gorilla.
Supported by UNREDD, communities are adopting sustainable farming to protect this ecosystem: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Supported by UNREDD, communities are adopting sustainable farming to protect this ecosystem: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
In the heart of Africa, a bold experiment in farming and forest conservation unfolds
The UN-REDD programme is helping the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) meet global standards for the social and environmental integrity of forest conservation efforts.
www.unep.org
August 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Slash-and-burn agriculture is threatening the Congo Basin rainforest, home to a vast array of plants and animals, including the iconic mountain gorilla.
Supported by UNREDD, communities are adopting sustainable farming to protect this ecosystem: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Supported by UNREDD, communities are adopting sustainable farming to protect this ecosystem: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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⚠️ High temperatures shouldn't mean high bills.
When buying fans and air conditioners, check the EU energy label for ‘A’-rated products:
✅ Less energy
✅ Fewer emissions
✅ More savings
EU consumers saved €1.7B on aircon in 2020 — and could save €5.6B by 2030.
→ europa.eu/!f6hWcX
When buying fans and air conditioners, check the EU energy label for ‘A’-rated products:
✅ Less energy
✅ Fewer emissions
✅ More savings
EU consumers saved €1.7B on aircon in 2020 — and could save €5.6B by 2030.
→ europa.eu/!f6hWcX
August 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
⚠️ High temperatures shouldn't mean high bills.
When buying fans and air conditioners, check the EU energy label for ‘A’-rated products:
✅ Less energy
✅ Fewer emissions
✅ More savings
EU consumers saved €1.7B on aircon in 2020 — and could save €5.6B by 2030.
→ europa.eu/!f6hWcX
When buying fans and air conditioners, check the EU energy label for ‘A’-rated products:
✅ Less energy
✅ Fewer emissions
✅ More savings
EU consumers saved €1.7B on aircon in 2020 — and could save €5.6B by 2030.
→ europa.eu/!f6hWcX
@EU_Finance recently shared the call for applications to the Platform3.0 #PSF #SustainableFinance 🌱
”The @EU_Commission is launching a call for applications today to select members for the third Platform on Sustainable Finance.
If you are interested, apply by 7 September 2025.”
europa.eu/!8TfWfm
”The @EU_Commission is launching a call for applications today to select members for the third Platform on Sustainable Finance.
If you are interested, apply by 7 September 2025.”
europa.eu/!8TfWfm
Call for applications 2025 for the selection of members of the Platform on Sustainable Finance
The Commission is launching the call for applications for members of the new mandate of the Platform on Sustainable Finance.
europa.eu
August 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
@EU_Finance recently shared the call for applications to the Platform3.0 #PSF #SustainableFinance 🌱
”The @EU_Commission is launching a call for applications today to select members for the third Platform on Sustainable Finance.
If you are interested, apply by 7 September 2025.”
europa.eu/!8TfWfm
”The @EU_Commission is launching a call for applications today to select members for the third Platform on Sustainable Finance.
If you are interested, apply by 7 September 2025.”
europa.eu/!8TfWfm
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Wall Street strategists are sounding alarms that the US economy is drifting toward stagflation as the impact of trade tariffs start to show up, potentially restricting the ability of the Fed to slash interest-rates
Stagflation Concerns Ripple Through Wall Street as Tariffs Hit
Wall Street strategists are sounding alarms that the US economy is drifting toward stagflation as the impact of trade tariffs start to show up, potentially restricting the ability of the Federal Reserve to slash interest-rates.
bloom.bg
August 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Wall Street strategists are sounding alarms that the US economy is drifting toward stagflation as the impact of trade tariffs start to show up, potentially restricting the ability of the Fed to slash interest-rates
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It's time for action against plastic pollution.
⚠️ Only 9% of plastic is recycled.
⚠️ If current trends continue, plastic production will triple by 2060.
Today, a new negotiation begins toward a global agreement to end plastic pollution.
Our priorities for the agreement ↓
⚠️ Only 9% of plastic is recycled.
⚠️ If current trends continue, plastic production will triple by 2060.
Today, a new negotiation begins toward a global agreement to end plastic pollution.
Our priorities for the agreement ↓
August 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It's time for action against plastic pollution.
⚠️ Only 9% of plastic is recycled.
⚠️ If current trends continue, plastic production will triple by 2060.
Today, a new negotiation begins toward a global agreement to end plastic pollution.
Our priorities for the agreement ↓
⚠️ Only 9% of plastic is recycled.
⚠️ If current trends continue, plastic production will triple by 2060.
Today, a new negotiation begins toward a global agreement to end plastic pollution.
Our priorities for the agreement ↓
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I have spoken with President Zelenskyy on the developments of the last days.
We discussed the next steps on the way towards a negotiated peace agreement and Ukraine’s future membership in the European Union as well as its reconstruction.
We discussed the next steps on the way towards a negotiated peace agreement and Ukraine’s future membership in the European Union as well as its reconstruction.
August 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I have spoken with President Zelenskyy on the developments of the last days.
We discussed the next steps on the way towards a negotiated peace agreement and Ukraine’s future membership in the European Union as well as its reconstruction.
We discussed the next steps on the way towards a negotiated peace agreement and Ukraine’s future membership in the European Union as well as its reconstruction.
Stay positive and vote with your feet 🌱 [will phase out X for Bluesky] #transparency #humanrights #causecontributelinked
August 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Stay positive and vote with your feet 🌱 [will phase out X for Bluesky] #transparency #humanrights #causecontributelinked
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Find out the very latest on the EU Omnibus simplification of Europe's corporate sustainability laws, at a special #SEDEX webinar tomorrow (Thursday 17 July) at 3pm BST (4pm CET). I'll be speaking alongside SEDEX's Charlotte Kincaid and PRI's Ben Leblique. Register at: info.sedex.com/eu-omnibus-p...
July 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Find out the very latest on the EU Omnibus simplification of Europe's corporate sustainability laws, at a special #SEDEX webinar tomorrow (Thursday 17 July) at 3pm BST (4pm CET). I'll be speaking alongside SEDEX's Charlotte Kincaid and PRI's Ben Leblique. Register at: info.sedex.com/eu-omnibus-p...