Pepe Escrig🌻
@pepeescrig.bsky.social
Senior Researcher in EU politics at climate think tank E3G.
I post about the EU🇪🇺, climate🌡and green politics🌻. Opinions my own.
I post about the EU🇪🇺, climate🌡and green politics🌻. Opinions my own.
The EU's next 7-year budget (a €1.8 trillion beast) will be one of the main political battles defining Europe's climate action until 2034. What's in the proposal for climate? What's the timeline ahead? What are the most politically sensitive aspects?
Our take: www.e3g.org/publications...
Our take: www.e3g.org/publications...
September 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The EU's next 7-year budget (a €1.8 trillion beast) will be one of the main political battles defining Europe's climate action until 2034. What's in the proposal for climate? What's the timeline ahead? What are the most politically sensitive aspects?
Our take: www.e3g.org/publications...
Our take: www.e3g.org/publications...
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Put a price on carbon — and give the money back to the people.
As the EU rolls out carbon pricing for heating & transport (ETS2), concerns grow.
Our new paper makes the case for direct payments to citizens as a way to:
✅ Support households
✅ Prevent backlash
✅ Build trust in climate action
As the EU rolls out carbon pricing for heating & transport (ETS2), concerns grow.
Our new paper makes the case for direct payments to citizens as a way to:
✅ Support households
✅ Prevent backlash
✅ Build trust in climate action
Why direct payments are essential to make household carbon pricing work in the EU
As the EU prepares to roll out its new carbon price for transport and heating (ETS2), calls to delay or weaken the system are growing louder. Without careful design, this crucial climate policy risks ...
eeb.org
April 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Put a price on carbon — and give the money back to the people.
As the EU rolls out carbon pricing for heating & transport (ETS2), concerns grow.
Our new paper makes the case for direct payments to citizens as a way to:
✅ Support households
✅ Prevent backlash
✅ Build trust in climate action
As the EU rolls out carbon pricing for heating & transport (ETS2), concerns grow.
Our new paper makes the case for direct payments to citizens as a way to:
✅ Support households
✅ Prevent backlash
✅ Build trust in climate action
How's the EU's transition actually going on the ground? Our latest @e3g.bsky.social analysis summes it up, including many real-world examples and stories you (climate advocates) can recycle and use for your own work!
Check it out here👇👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
Check it out here👇👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
5 lessons from implementing the EU's climate transition on the ground
The EU's climate transition is underway, but making it resilient requires better coordination, greater investment, stronger social foundations and more political stability.
www.e3g.org
April 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
How's the EU's transition actually going on the ground? Our latest @e3g.bsky.social analysis summes it up, including many real-world examples and stories you (climate advocates) can recycle and use for your own work!
Check it out here👇👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
Check it out here👇👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
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🧵The EU’s next budget offers a key opportunity to enhance climate and energy policy coordination. We explore how better governance of the Multiannual Financial Framework (#MFF) can support #decarbonisation and a greener, more resilient economy.
🔗Read the full briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...
🔗Read the full briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...
Improving climate and energy policy coordination through the next EU budget
With the right changes, the EU's multiannual financial framework can become a much more effective tool to pursue common priorities such as climate and security.
www.e3g.org
April 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🧵The EU’s next budget offers a key opportunity to enhance climate and energy policy coordination. We explore how better governance of the Multiannual Financial Framework (#MFF) can support #decarbonisation and a greener, more resilient economy.
🔗Read the full briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...
🔗Read the full briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...
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📢 The European Commission’s latest agenda sends mixed signals on Europe’s climate leadership. While the Clean Industrial Deal shows promise, gaps in strategy & deregulation risks weaken the #EU ’s position.
Read our full reaction👇
www.e3g.org/news/the-eur...
Read our full reaction👇
www.e3g.org/news/the-eur...
The European Commission reveals a clumsy forward agenda
Today, the European Commission unveiled key pieces to set the direction of the European economy in times of crisis.
www.e3g.org
March 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
📢 The European Commission’s latest agenda sends mixed signals on Europe’s climate leadership. While the Clean Industrial Deal shows promise, gaps in strategy & deregulation risks weaken the #EU ’s position.
Read our full reaction👇
www.e3g.org/news/the-eur...
Read our full reaction👇
www.e3g.org/news/the-eur...
Today marks 100 days of the new European Commission.
We at E3G have released a new briefing taking stock of its competitiveness push, what it means for climate action, and identifying the key moments and policies coming up.
Read it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
We at E3G have released a new briefing taking stock of its competitiveness push, what it means for climate action, and identifying the key moments and policies coming up.
Read it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
March 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Today marks 100 days of the new European Commission.
We at E3G have released a new briefing taking stock of its competitiveness push, what it means for climate action, and identifying the key moments and policies coming up.
Read it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
We at E3G have released a new briefing taking stock of its competitiveness push, what it means for climate action, and identifying the key moments and policies coming up.
Read it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
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🌍 The EU faces four major tests in 2025, shaping its path on climate action and global influence.
🔑 Investment, regulation, coordination, and competition are at the heart of this pivotal year.
📖 Dive into our briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...
@manondufour.bsky.social @pepeescrig.bsky.social
🔑 Investment, regulation, coordination, and competition are at the heart of this pivotal year.
📖 Dive into our briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...
@manondufour.bsky.social @pepeescrig.bsky.social
Four tests driving EU politics in 2025 – and what they mean for climate action
Our orientation briefing outlines four tests likely to drive EU politics, and impact climate action, in 2025.
https://www.e3g.org/publications/four-tests-driving-eu-politics-in-2025/"
January 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🌍 The EU faces four major tests in 2025, shaping its path on climate action and global influence.
🔑 Investment, regulation, coordination, and competition are at the heart of this pivotal year.
📖 Dive into our briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...
@manondufour.bsky.social @pepeescrig.bsky.social
🔑 Investment, regulation, coordination, and competition are at the heart of this pivotal year.
📖 Dive into our briefing: www.e3g.org/publications...
@manondufour.bsky.social @pepeescrig.bsky.social
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What's up on #climate & #energy in the EU in 2025?
Think tank @e3g.bsky.social published this nice timeline, which should help you plan your 2025
www.e3g.org/publications...
Add to that CLEW's EU agenda, and you are set:
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/w... @pepeescrig.bsky.social
Think tank @e3g.bsky.social published this nice timeline, which should help you plan your 2025
www.e3g.org/publications...
Add to that CLEW's EU agenda, and you are set:
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/w... @pepeescrig.bsky.social
January 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What's up on #climate & #energy in the EU in 2025?
Think tank @e3g.bsky.social published this nice timeline, which should help you plan your 2025
www.e3g.org/publications...
Add to that CLEW's EU agenda, and you are set:
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/w... @pepeescrig.bsky.social
Think tank @e3g.bsky.social published this nice timeline, which should help you plan your 2025
www.e3g.org/publications...
Add to that CLEW's EU agenda, and you are set:
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/w... @pepeescrig.bsky.social
What’s next for EU climate politics in 2025?
The Polish presidency of the Council, the first initiatives of the new Commission, instability in France and Germany, geopolitics marked by Trump's return to the white house... are all setting the stage for a year of critical choices for the EU.
The Polish presidency of the Council, the first initiatives of the new Commission, instability in France and Germany, geopolitics marked by Trump's return to the white house... are all setting the stage for a year of critical choices for the EU.
January 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What’s next for EU climate politics in 2025?
The Polish presidency of the Council, the first initiatives of the new Commission, instability in France and Germany, geopolitics marked by Trump's return to the white house... are all setting the stage for a year of critical choices for the EU.
The Polish presidency of the Council, the first initiatives of the new Commission, instability in France and Germany, geopolitics marked by Trump's return to the white house... are all setting the stage for a year of critical choices for the EU.
The European Parliament has just greenlighted the new Commission. The EU's political renewal after the European elections is now complete. What did this process reveal about the incoming EU leadership and the EU’s ability to advance its carbon neutrality agenda?
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www.e3g.org/news/commiss...
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www.e3g.org/news/commiss...
Commissioner hearings reaffirm the EU’s decarbonisation path amid shakier politics
The renewal of key EU political roles, initiated by the European Parliament elections in June, is now complete. The second von der Leyen Commission and the new Council president, António Costa, will b...
www.e3g.org
November 28, 2024 at 10:23 AM
The European Parliament has just greenlighted the new Commission. The EU's political renewal after the European elections is now complete. What did this process reveal about the incoming EU leadership and the EU’s ability to advance its carbon neutrality agenda?
🧵1/9
www.e3g.org/news/commiss...
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www.e3g.org/news/commiss...
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🚨 Nos acercamos a un acuerdo para desbloquear la nueva Comisión Europea. Además, varias fuentes parlamentarias hablan de un acuerdo escrito entre PPE, S&D y Renew Europe para dejar claro y negro sobre blanco cómo trabajar durante toda la legislatura. "Una hoja de ruta", explica una de las fuentes.
November 19, 2024 at 11:48 AM
🚨 Nos acercamos a un acuerdo para desbloquear la nueva Comisión Europea. Además, varias fuentes parlamentarias hablan de un acuerdo escrito entre PPE, S&D y Renew Europe para dejar claro y negro sobre blanco cómo trabajar durante toda la legislatura. "Una hoja de ruta", explica una de las fuentes.
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Ayer varias personas de por aquí estuvimos contando por qué estábamos aquí.
elpais.com/tecnologia/2...
elpais.com/tecnologia/2...
“X ya no me aporta nada”: la victoria de Trump precipita la huida de usuarios a otras redes sociales
El uso que ha hecho Elon Musk de su plataforma para favorecer al candidato republicano ha provocado el florecimiento de alternativas como Bluesky
elpais.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Ayer varias personas de por aquí estuvimos contando por qué estábamos aquí.
elpais.com/tecnologia/2...
elpais.com/tecnologia/2...
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With the next 5 years shaping up to be crucial for the EU's climate ambitions, the new Commissioner appointments will play a pivotal role. What does it mean for the #ClimateTransition? 🌍
We've broken down the key takeaways 👇
We've broken down the key takeaways 👇
Ursula von der Leyen has defined the portfolios of each of her Commissioners and their respective policy plans for the next 5 years.
❓Who will lead the EU's climate action?
❓What do the policy plans mean for the future of the EU's climate transition?
We explain it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
❓Who will lead the EU's climate action?
❓What do the policy plans mean for the future of the EU's climate transition?
We explain it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
October 9, 2024 at 8:40 AM
With the next 5 years shaping up to be crucial for the EU's climate ambitions, the new Commissioner appointments will play a pivotal role. What does it mean for the #ClimateTransition? 🌍
We've broken down the key takeaways 👇
We've broken down the key takeaways 👇
Ursula von der Leyen has defined the portfolios of each of her Commissioners and their respective policy plans for the next 5 years.
❓Who will lead the EU's climate action?
❓What do the policy plans mean for the future of the EU's climate transition?
We explain it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
❓Who will lead the EU's climate action?
❓What do the policy plans mean for the future of the EU's climate transition?
We explain it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
October 1, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Ursula von der Leyen has defined the portfolios of each of her Commissioners and their respective policy plans for the next 5 years.
❓Who will lead the EU's climate action?
❓What do the policy plans mean for the future of the EU's climate transition?
We explain it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
❓Who will lead the EU's climate action?
❓What do the policy plans mean for the future of the EU's climate transition?
We explain it here👇
www.e3g.org/publications...
Watch the ESABCC's (European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change) webinar today at 14:30h CET for a detailed presentation of their latest report "Towards EU Climate Neutrality: progress, policy gaps, and opportunities".
Registrations closed, but it can be followed on their website 👇
Registrations closed, but it can be followed on their website 👇
Webinar: Presentation of the report 'Towards EU climate neutrality' (22 January)
climate-advisory-board.europa.eu
January 22, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Watch the ESABCC's (European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change) webinar today at 14:30h CET for a detailed presentation of their latest report "Towards EU Climate Neutrality: progress, policy gaps, and opportunities".
Registrations closed, but it can be followed on their website 👇
Registrations closed, but it can be followed on their website 👇
Glad to have contributed to this piece of the Clean Energy Wire on the change of political cycle in the EU this year.
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/c...
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/c...
January 22, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Glad to have contributed to this piece of the Clean Energy Wire on the change of political cycle in the EU this year.
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/c...
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/c...
Is the EU on track for #ClimateNeutrality by 2050?
A new analysis by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change just found that more effort is needed. Particularly in the buildings, transport, agriculture and forestry sectors.
A new analysis by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change just found that more effort is needed. Particularly in the buildings, transport, agriculture and forestry sectors.
EU climate Advisory Board: focus on immediate implementation and continued action to achieve EU clim...
climate-advisory-board.europa.eu
January 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Is the EU on track for #ClimateNeutrality by 2050?
A new analysis by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change just found that more effort is needed. Particularly in the buildings, transport, agriculture and forestry sectors.
A new analysis by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change just found that more effort is needed. Particularly in the buildings, transport, agriculture and forestry sectors.
Here's the first publication of 2024 by my @e3g.bsky.social colleague Till Eichler and myself.
The ESABCC's 2040 climate target advice – already driving the debate in Brussels – can be instrumental in bridging divides and enabling informed decisions in a politically charged 2024 for the EU 👇
The ESABCC's 2040 climate target advice – already driving the debate in Brussels – can be instrumental in bridging divides and enabling informed decisions in a politically charged 2024 for the EU 👇
2040 climate target: when scientific advice drives the political debate
<br>The 2021 European Climate Law (ECL) mandated the establishment of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) to bring independent advice to EU decision-makers. Since&h...
encompass-europe.com
January 4, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Here's the first publication of 2024 by my @e3g.bsky.social colleague Till Eichler and myself.
The ESABCC's 2040 climate target advice – already driving the debate in Brussels – can be instrumental in bridging divides and enabling informed decisions in a politically charged 2024 for the EU 👇
The ESABCC's 2040 climate target advice – already driving the debate in Brussels – can be instrumental in bridging divides and enabling informed decisions in a politically charged 2024 for the EU 👇
9 advisory councils urge the European Commission to follow the advice of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) and propose a target for reducing 90-95% of the EU's emissions by 2040.
eeac.eu/2023/11/21/a...
eeac.eu/2023/11/21/a...
Advisory councils urge the Commission to build on the analysis of the ESABCC for the 2040 target - E...
In a joint letter sent to the European Commission, nine advisory councils and committees on climate, the environment and sustainable development argue that an EU 2040 GHG emission target is a “usefu...
eeac.eu
November 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM
9 advisory councils urge the European Commission to follow the advice of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) and propose a target for reducing 90-95% of the EU's emissions by 2040.
eeac.eu/2023/11/21/a...
eeac.eu/2023/11/21/a...
Good news! The EU reduced CO2 emissions by 5.3% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022.
Emissions dropped in 6/9 sectors. Electricity & gas declined the most (-22%), while transportation rose the most (+1.7%).
Decline in 21/27 EU countries, led by Bulgaria (-23.7%), Estonia (-23.1%), Netherlands (-10.3%).
Emissions dropped in 6/9 sectors. Electricity & gas declined the most (-22%), while transportation rose the most (+1.7%).
Decline in 21/27 EU countries, led by Bulgaria (-23.7%), Estonia (-23.1%), Netherlands (-10.3%).
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: -5.3% in Q2 2023
In the second quarter of 2023, EU economy greenhouse gas emissions totalled 821 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a -5.3% decrease compared with the same quarter of 2022 (867 million tonnes ...
ec.europa.eu
November 21, 2023 at 4:45 PM
Good news! The EU reduced CO2 emissions by 5.3% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022.
Emissions dropped in 6/9 sectors. Electricity & gas declined the most (-22%), while transportation rose the most (+1.7%).
Decline in 21/27 EU countries, led by Bulgaria (-23.7%), Estonia (-23.1%), Netherlands (-10.3%).
Emissions dropped in 6/9 sectors. Electricity & gas declined the most (-22%), while transportation rose the most (+1.7%).
Decline in 21/27 EU countries, led by Bulgaria (-23.7%), Estonia (-23.1%), Netherlands (-10.3%).
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November 20, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Listening to Politico's last EU Confidential podcast episode on the Polish election results. I had heard the "exit Poles" joke, but not yet the one about opposition parties being in the "Pole position". I'm sure someone also thought about the deep polarisation in two opposed Poles.
October 22, 2023 at 8:41 AM
Listening to Politico's last EU Confidential podcast episode on the Polish election results. I had heard the "exit Poles" joke, but not yet the one about opposition parties being in the "Pole position". I'm sure someone also thought about the deep polarisation in two opposed Poles.
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Welcome @ggrimalda.bsky.social 🙏 to Bluesky.
Wishing you all the best for the rest of your research and your return journey 🇵🇬👉🏻🇩🇪
Wishing you all the best for the rest of your research and your return journey 🇵🇬👉🏻🇩🇪
Shame on the Kiel Institute.
"Refusing to fly has lost me my job as a climate researcher. It’s a price worth paying" - Gianluca Grimalda
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"Refusing to fly has lost me my job as a climate researcher. It’s a price worth paying" - Gianluca Grimalda
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Refusing to fly has lost me my job as a climate researcher. It’s a price worth paying | Gianluca G...
My company in Germany has demanded my swift return from climate-change fieldwork near Papua New Guinea. I can’t comply, says social scientist Gianluca Grimalda
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2023 at 6:45 AM
Welcome @ggrimalda.bsky.social 🙏 to Bluesky.
Wishing you all the best for the rest of your research and your return journey 🇵🇬👉🏻🇩🇪
Wishing you all the best for the rest of your research and your return journey 🇵🇬👉🏻🇩🇪
Proven technologies could halve methane emissions, but pressure from Poland could weaken potential emission cuts in the EU Methane Regulation by six times.
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ember-climate.org/insights/res...
October 20, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Proven technologies could halve methane emissions, but pressure from Poland could weaken potential emission cuts in the EU Methane Regulation by six times.
ember-climate.org/insights/res...
ember-climate.org/insights/res...
Oh, wow. Let's hope they don't start bombing Sweden and the whole EU next, then.
www.politico.eu/article/gret...
www.politico.eu/article/gret...
October 20, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Oh, wow. Let's hope they don't start bombing Sweden and the whole EU next, then.
www.politico.eu/article/gret...
www.politico.eu/article/gret...