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Politics

MEPs slam EU recovery budget for watering down climate funding

Resolution backed by EU Parliament sets scene for crunch negotiations with Council over bloc's long-term budget

clock 24 July 2020 • 4 min read

Politics

EU recovery package: Net zero launch pad or missed opportunity?

As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain

clock 23 July 2020 • 8 min read

Legislation

EU Parliament backs single-use plastic ban

Legislation is now set to be confirmed by Council of Ministers, ready to take force in 2021

clock 28 March 2019 • 3 min read

Policy

Net Zero: MEPs back 2050 net zero emissions target

EU Parliament calls on Member States to step up ambition on climate change ahead of upcoming UN COP24 summit in Poland

clock 26 October 2018 • 2 min read

Automotive

EU Parliament votes to speed up electric vehicle adoption

BREAKING: Parliament proposes tough new zero emission vehicle targets

clock 03 October 2018 • 2 min read
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