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⚠️ EU Ministers agree on 2040 climate target
EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions.
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EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions.
More in our press release 👇
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November 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
⚠️ EU Ministers agree on 2040 climate target
EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions.
More in our press release 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-ministers...
EU environment ministers reached an agreement today on the 2040 climate target, setting the direction for Europe’s path toward a net 90% reduction in emissions.
More in our press release 👇
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-ministers...
Today, EU environment ministers are expected to agree on the 2040 climate target.
Why does this decision matter, and how can a strong emissions reduction goal benefit Europe’s economy, industry, and citizens?
Our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social explains what’s at stake👇
Why does this decision matter, and how can a strong emissions reduction goal benefit Europe’s economy, industry, and citizens?
Our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social explains what’s at stake👇
November 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Today, EU environment ministers are expected to agree on the 2040 climate target.
Why does this decision matter, and how can a strong emissions reduction goal benefit Europe’s economy, industry, and citizens?
Our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social explains what’s at stake👇
Why does this decision matter, and how can a strong emissions reduction goal benefit Europe’s economy, industry, and citizens?
Our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social explains what’s at stake👇
Tonight, the European Council adopted conclusions on how to support the achievement of the EU’s intermediate climate target for 2040.
Read the full reactions by @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social in our press release 👇
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Read the full reactions by @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social in our press release 👇
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October 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Tonight, the European Council adopted conclusions on how to support the achievement of the EU’s intermediate climate target for 2040.
Read the full reactions by @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social in our press release 👇
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Read the full reactions by @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social in our press release 👇
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The EU will not submit its NDC ahead of the deadline next week.
"The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
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"The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The EU will not submit its NDC ahead of the deadline next week.
"The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
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"The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
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We are happy to announce that Norbert Gorißen has joined Strategic Perspectives as a Senior Fellow.
With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team.
Join us in welcoming him!
With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team.
Join us in welcoming him!
September 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We are happy to announce that Norbert Gorißen has joined Strategic Perspectives as a Senior Fellow.
With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team.
Join us in welcoming him!
With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team.
Join us in welcoming him!
Europe’s car industry gains from strong CO₂ standards.
European preference in lead markets can support investment in EVs, protect jobs across the continent, and keep market share in Europe instead of shifting it to China.
European preference in lead markets can support investment in EVs, protect jobs across the continent, and keep market share in Europe instead of shifting it to China.
September 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Europe’s car industry gains from strong CO₂ standards.
European preference in lead markets can support investment in EVs, protect jobs across the continent, and keep market share in Europe instead of shifting it to China.
European preference in lead markets can support investment in EVs, protect jobs across the continent, and keep market share in Europe instead of shifting it to China.
On industry, President von der Leyen gave an honest assessment of Europe’s geopolitical and industrial challenges, says our Director, @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
However, that might not be enough.
However, that might not be enough.
September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
On industry, President von der Leyen gave an honest assessment of Europe’s geopolitical and industrial challenges, says our Director, @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
However, that might not be enough.
However, that might not be enough.
"Von der Leyen talks about the need to lower energy prices for competitiveness, but her actions could easily provoke the opposite,” commented our Executive Director, @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
The lack of reference to any electrification is not a good signal.
The lack of reference to any electrification is not a good signal.
September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"Von der Leyen talks about the need to lower energy prices for competitiveness, but her actions could easily provoke the opposite,” commented our Executive Director, @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
The lack of reference to any electrification is not a good signal.
The lack of reference to any electrification is not a good signal.
Ursula von der Leyen delivered her first #SOTEU address of her second term. Europe’s independence, security, and competitiveness were key priorities of the speech.
But the question remains how the proposals communicated today will be implemented in the following months.
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But the question remains how the proposals communicated today will be implemented in the following months.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Ursula von der Leyen delivered her first #SOTEU address of her second term. Europe’s independence, security, and competitiveness were key priorities of the speech.
But the question remains how the proposals communicated today will be implemented in the following months.
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But the question remains how the proposals communicated today will be implemented in the following months.
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The 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 is key for Europe’s international credibility and industrial revival.
The benefits are clear:
🔹€91b annually saved on imports
🔹2 million new jobs in net-zero industries
🔹stronger global standing.
The benefits are clear:
🔹€91b annually saved on imports
🔹2 million new jobs in net-zero industries
🔹stronger global standing.
September 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 is key for Europe’s international credibility and industrial revival.
The benefits are clear:
🔹€91b annually saved on imports
🔹2 million new jobs in net-zero industries
🔹stronger global standing.
The benefits are clear:
🔹€91b annually saved on imports
🔹2 million new jobs in net-zero industries
🔹stronger global standing.
Households and businesses want lower energy prices. The 90% climate target for 2040 can help achieve that.
Energy bills could drop by two-thirds by 2035, increasing social cohesion and competitiveness for Europe.
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Energy bills could drop by two-thirds by 2035, increasing social cohesion and competitiveness for Europe.
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September 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Households and businesses want lower energy prices. The 90% climate target for 2040 can help achieve that.
Energy bills could drop by two-thirds by 2035, increasing social cohesion and competitiveness for Europe.
More by @aymerickouam.bsky.social 👇
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Energy bills could drop by two-thirds by 2035, increasing social cohesion and competitiveness for Europe.
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Electrification and the 90% emissions reduction target go hand in hand: by 2040, half of the EU economy can run on electricity.
This means cheaper energy, fewer imports, and more competitiveness.
This means cheaper energy, fewer imports, and more competitiveness.
September 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Electrification and the 90% emissions reduction target go hand in hand: by 2040, half of the EU economy can run on electricity.
This means cheaper energy, fewer imports, and more competitiveness.
This means cheaper energy, fewer imports, and more competitiveness.
The 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 can help secure Europe’s future:
🔹 €856B saved on fossil fuel imports
🔹 Energy bills cut by 2/3 for homes and businesses
🔹 2M new jobs in industries
🔹 €91B annually saved just by reducing cleantech imports
The time to act is now.
🔹 €856B saved on fossil fuel imports
🔹 Energy bills cut by 2/3 for homes and businesses
🔹 2M new jobs in industries
🔹 €91B annually saved just by reducing cleantech imports
The time to act is now.
September 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 can help secure Europe’s future:
🔹 €856B saved on fossil fuel imports
🔹 Energy bills cut by 2/3 for homes and businesses
🔹 2M new jobs in industries
🔹 €91B annually saved just by reducing cleantech imports
The time to act is now.
🔹 €856B saved on fossil fuel imports
🔹 Energy bills cut by 2/3 for homes and businesses
🔹 2M new jobs in industries
🔹 €91B annually saved just by reducing cleantech imports
The time to act is now.
🇫🇷🇩🇪 Merz and Macron meet in Toulon this week as Europe debates its 2040 target.
The summit is a chance to align on energy security, competitiveness, and industry - decisions that could shape Europe’s net-zero pathway and reindustrialisation.
Comment by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇
The summit is a chance to align on energy security, competitiveness, and industry - decisions that could shape Europe’s net-zero pathway and reindustrialisation.
Comment by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇
August 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🇫🇷🇩🇪 Merz and Macron meet in Toulon this week as Europe debates its 2040 target.
The summit is a chance to align on energy security, competitiveness, and industry - decisions that could shape Europe’s net-zero pathway and reindustrialisation.
Comment by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇
The summit is a chance to align on energy security, competitiveness, and industry - decisions that could shape Europe’s net-zero pathway and reindustrialisation.
Comment by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇
The European Commission just released the next multiannual EU budget proposal.
With €410 billion geared towards the Competitiveness Fund, the EU signals that it is ready to advance in the net-zero industrial race.
Reactions from @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇
With €410 billion geared towards the Competitiveness Fund, the EU signals that it is ready to advance in the net-zero industrial race.
Reactions from @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇
July 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The European Commission just released the next multiannual EU budget proposal.
With €410 billion geared towards the Competitiveness Fund, the EU signals that it is ready to advance in the net-zero industrial race.
Reactions from @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇
With €410 billion geared towards the Competitiveness Fund, the EU signals that it is ready to advance in the net-zero industrial race.
Reactions from @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social 👇
“The 90% climate target is a first step for the EU economy to regain a competitive edge," said our Director @neilmakaroff.bsky.social on the enabling conditions for a 90% climate target.
Read our reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇
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Read our reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇
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July 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“The 90% climate target is a first step for the EU economy to regain a competitive edge," said our Director @neilmakaroff.bsky.social on the enabling conditions for a 90% climate target.
Read our reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇
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Read our reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇
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“Adding international credits to the EU is a risky novelty," commented our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
Read our full reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇
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Read our full reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇
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July 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
“Adding international credits to the EU is a risky novelty," commented our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social.
Read our full reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇
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Read our full reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇
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Crunch time on 2040 starts now!
The European Commission has proposed a net 90% climate target for 2040, confirming its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050.
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The European Commission has proposed a net 90% climate target for 2040, confirming its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Crunch time on 2040 starts now!
The European Commission has proposed a net 90% climate target for 2040, confirming its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050.
Read @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social's reactions:
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The European Commission has proposed a net 90% climate target for 2040, confirming its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050.
Read @lindakalcher.bsky.social and @neilmakaroff.bsky.social's reactions:
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What is the EU's role in preserving multilateralism and advancing mutually beneficial partnerships?
Join our high-level event tomorrow to discuss the topic and learn key findings of our latest report on economic foreign policy.
Register below 👇
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Join our high-level event tomorrow to discuss the topic and learn key findings of our latest report on economic foreign policy.
Register below 👇
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June 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
What is the EU's role in preserving multilateralism and advancing mutually beneficial partnerships?
Join our high-level event tomorrow to discuss the topic and learn key findings of our latest report on economic foreign policy.
Register below 👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join our high-level event tomorrow to discuss the topic and learn key findings of our latest report on economic foreign policy.
Register below 👇
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Which countries are supporting their industries?
Our map shows widespread use of local content policies globally, while the EU risks falling behind.
Read the new analysis on the case for European preference in strategic sectors 👇
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Our map shows widespread use of local content policies globally, while the EU risks falling behind.
Read the new analysis on the case for European preference in strategic sectors 👇
🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/the-case-for...
June 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Which countries are supporting their industries?
Our map shows widespread use of local content policies globally, while the EU risks falling behind.
Read the new analysis on the case for European preference in strategic sectors 👇
🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/the-case-for...
Our map shows widespread use of local content policies globally, while the EU risks falling behind.
Read the new analysis on the case for European preference in strategic sectors 👇
🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/the-case-for...
Today, our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social joined the #GreenTransitionForum in Sofia.
In a panel moderated by our Senior Fellow @julianpopov.bsky.social, she discussed the challenges and opportunities of industrial decarbonisation and the rise of cleantech.
In a panel moderated by our Senior Fellow @julianpopov.bsky.social, she discussed the challenges and opportunities of industrial decarbonisation and the rise of cleantech.
June 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today, our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social joined the #GreenTransitionForum in Sofia.
In a panel moderated by our Senior Fellow @julianpopov.bsky.social, she discussed the challenges and opportunities of industrial decarbonisation and the rise of cleantech.
In a panel moderated by our Senior Fellow @julianpopov.bsky.social, she discussed the challenges and opportunities of industrial decarbonisation and the rise of cleantech.
"This is a decisive moment for the EU to prioritise clean, domestic energy over substituting one external supplier for another.
Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
June 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"This is a decisive moment for the EU to prioritise clean, domestic energy over substituting one external supplier for another.
Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
Accelerating electrification and renewables offers immediate, no-regret solutions to enhance security and reduce dependencies," commented @aymerickouam.bsky.social.
Commissioner Jørgensen just announced a legislative proposal to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027.
“For 25 Member States, the message is clear: decarbonisation is the path, and cutting dependence on Russia is irreversible,” said @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
More below 👇
“For 25 Member States, the message is clear: decarbonisation is the path, and cutting dependence on Russia is irreversible,” said @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
More below 👇
June 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Commissioner Jørgensen just announced a legislative proposal to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027.
“For 25 Member States, the message is clear: decarbonisation is the path, and cutting dependence on Russia is irreversible,” said @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
More below 👇
“For 25 Member States, the message is clear: decarbonisation is the path, and cutting dependence on Russia is irreversible,” said @neilmakaroff.bsky.social.
More below 👇
Have you checked out our #EUGasInsight tool yet?
Explore key data on the EU's gas imports, LNG reliance, and opportunities for electrification and renewables and see how Europe can move towards more energy security.
Access it here:
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Explore key data on the EU's gas imports, LNG reliance, and opportunities for electrification and renewables and see how Europe can move towards more energy security.
Access it here:
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insight/
June 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Have you checked out our #EUGasInsight tool yet?
Explore key data on the EU's gas imports, LNG reliance, and opportunities for electrification and renewables and see how Europe can move towards more energy security.
Access it here:
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insight/
Explore key data on the EU's gas imports, LNG reliance, and opportunities for electrification and renewables and see how Europe can move towards more energy security.
Access it here:
strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insight/