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Germany’s building renovation policy has ‘failed’, housing sector says
“The fundamental conflict was between the economy ministry's focus on energy efficiency and the affordability of construction,” said housing minister Klara Geywitz.
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Making the transition to sustainable trade and logistics [Promoted content]
The EU’s energy transition offers a unique opportunity for sustainable growth. DP World commits to ambitious emission reduction targets, renewable energy, and innovative logistics solutions, aiming for net zero by 2050. Collaboration with policymakers is crucial for achieving these goals.
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Finland, Sweden plan joint investigation of possible submarine cable sabotage
"No one believes that the cables were accidentally damaged."
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Former Italian PMs Prodi, Monti want veto on Fitto, Ribera to be lifted
“Such a scenario would render Europe a subject of global ridicule."
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Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war’s 1,000th day
Moscow has said such weapons cannot be launched without direct US operational support and their use would make Washington a direct combatant in the war.
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Political future of German chancellor on the line as party holds election meeting
An increasing number of party officials are championing Boris Pistorius as Social Democratic lead candidate
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Make Orbán Great Again – Hungary’s EU presidency reviewed
Compared to the spectacular start of the Hungarian presidency in July, recent months, however, have been somewhat quiet
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How the European Commission’s deadlock might finally break
Join host Giada Santana and reporter Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro as they analyse the fallout from the Valencia disaster and its ripple effects on the Commission’s formation.
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Parliament on cusp of centrist coalition agreement, unblocking new Commission
Euractiv understands that a broad deal to confirm the new Commission could potentially be announced today.
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Hayer: A united centre to defend Europe and counter radicals
It is the centre ground's job to save the EU from drifting apart in this era of profound change, writes Renew Europe leader Valérie Hayer.
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EU’s wastewater directive imposes unsustainable costs, warn Czech pharma stakeholders
A new wastewater directive could impose financial obligations of approximately €400 million on the Czech pharmaceutical sector, impacting essential medicines availability and hurting generics supply while failing to deal effectively with micropollutants.
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Dutch trim medicines budget, but cause delayed access to new drugs, says pharma industry
A new data report shows a 76.5% reduction in hospital spending on medicines in 2022 in the Netherlands. Good news for the health budget but bad news for patients denied timely access to new medicines.
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EU must advance brain science technology while ensuring citizens’ safety, say experts [Advocacy Lab Content]
Egnite, a Graphene-based electrode material embedded in a thin film, is already being used as a brain mapping electrode in tumour resection surgeries. But do ‘brain rights’ sit within citizens’ fundamental rights; or do we need a rethink?
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EIB sees energy efficiency as a new, valuable, but technically complex asset class [Advocacy Lab Content]
In 2023, the European Investment Bank provided more than €21.3 billion for energy-related projects, of which €8.3 billion was for energy efficiency, jumping from €2.1 billion in 2014 - but the energy-efficiency gap remains challenging.
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Kazakhstan affirms commitment to global climate goals, secures billions in green energy deals at COP29 [Advocacy Lab Content]
Climate disasters and advanced green energy initiatives are driving large-scale project funding in Kazakhstan - 80 per cent of natural disasters are water-related. Billions of euros of new inward investment were confirmed this month.
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Driving climate neutrality and resilience, Wiener Stadtwerke’s Peter Weinelt talks Vienna’s energy future [Advocacy Lab Content]
Wiener Stadtwerke is investing EUR 8.8 billion by 2028 to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. A modular system of sustainable products is required for success.
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EU capital markets integration may be regressing, Commission warns
Delistings on Euronext alone have led to a loss of €2.3 trillion in market capitalisation since 2015, a new AFME report shows.
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The Brief – Brace yourself: Macron faces a dark economic winter
His government must roll up its sleeves to address mounting social discontent.
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LIVE NOW! Media Partnership – Green Claims & Carbon Markets: A framework for transparency to support Europe’s path to net zero [Advocacy Lab Content]
As the EU embarks on a new mandate, its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is driving a renewed focus on shaping a regulatory framework that fosters sustainability and preserves Europe’s competitiveness.
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Mercosur: Paris schedules parliamentary vote in last-ditch effort to sway the EU
As EU negotiators eye a political agreement at a dedicated ‘Mercosur summit’ in Uruguay on 2-4 December, securing clear parliamentary support may give Paris’ firm 'non merci' the political weight Macron needs before the deed is done.
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