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...

Bottom line: Governments, businesses and people are making definite strides towards a cleaner future. However, to ensure a resilient transition, Europe needs better coordination, greater investment, stronger social foundations and more political stability.

The various plans to boost the EU's economy add up to a mixed bag that recommits to decarbonisation as Europe’s economic backbone while simultaneously rowing back on key policies steering in that direction.

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...

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.

This dynamic risks aggravating mistrust and polarisation, leading to institutional clashes, policy inconsistencies, and ultimately inaction and paralysis. Yet, the EU’s effective response to pressing geopolitical and climate challenges still depends on its ability to build unity and consensus. 🧵9/9

👍Commissioner candidates pledged to continue Europe’s green and just transition, lowering energy bills and moving away from fossil fuels. Their focus will be on clean industry leadership, expanding renewables, upgrading grids, accelerating electrification, and addressing climate impacts. 🧵3/9

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...

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...

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...

Oh, wow. Let's hope they don't start bombing Sweden and the whole EU next, then.

www.politico.eu/article/gret...