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Is the Green Deal still alive? López and Bentele pick sides

In this fourth episode of “The Ring”, we focus on the controversial topic of the Green Deal and put up for debate to what extent the EU is united on climate targets and ambitions.

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EU countries split over polluting credits in Green Deal pushback

Negotiations for pollution credits in 2040 climate neutrality goal could further water down the EU’s Green Deal in favor of European industry. A formal decision by environment ministers is due November 4.

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Emissions targets deferred, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

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Ursula von der Leyen reaches out to the centre and the left

During her State of the EU address on Wednesday, the President of the European Commission made pledges to the various political groups that make up her majority in the European Parliament in an attempt to convince them.

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The European Green Deal and the car industry - a fight to the death?

Carmakers have been at odds with the EU’s pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 since the European Green Deal was unveiled by the European Commission almost six years ago, arguing that climate ambitions would destroy the sector’s competitiveness.

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The two faces of Ursula: Reinvention or deception at the EU's helm?

As Ursula von der Leyen beds down for her second term as European Commission president - almost unrecognisable from her first - many are wondering if she has truly changed course, or is simply revealing her true colours?

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Lead MEP says EU should skip 2040 emissions targets

MEP Ondrej Knotek believes that Europe does not need to lead in the fight against climate change and disputes the 2050 goal of climate neutrality.

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Patriots look to derail EU climate policy with key parliament file

The far-right Patriots for Europe are now a step closer to derail one of the EU’s flagship policy, the so-called Green Deal.

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France sets framework for EU's 2040 climate targets

On 2 July, the European Commission is due to present its proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. France is already opening the debate and determining its priorities for future climate policy.

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Will anti-greenwashing directive survive EU institutions' tug-of-war?

The European Commission plans to remove a key proposal from the Green Deal, sparking controversy over greenwashing regulations and consumer protection.

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Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga

Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.

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Commission to withdraw greenwashing proposal in new blow to Green Deal

In a surprise decision, the European Commission has announced it's withdrawing another key component of the once-flagship Green Deal policy, despite the legislation being close to final approval.

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EU Parliament sets up working group to scrutinise EU funding to NGOs

European People’s Party and far right team up to approve the group, opposed by liberals and leftist parties.

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Where do European farmers stand today after the 2024 protests?

In partnership with CropLife Europe

A new report reveals that European farmers feel worse off now than 12 months ago, are frustrated with the EU’s lack of support and are prepared to protest again.

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EU could save €2.5 trillion on energy bills by 2040

In Europe, around 47 million people are currently living in energy poverty and businesses are complaining that high energy prices make them much less competitive.

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Commission delivers first phase of ‘simplification’ drive

All but the largest companies operating in the EU will be released from environmental reporting obligations and having to prove they are not trading indirectly with firms tainted by exploitation or human rights abuses. The EU executive insists this is not deregulation.