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Germany agrees pay-out to states and companies in coal phase-out deal
The federal government has struck a deal with the country’s coal-producing regions to phase out hard coal by 2035
EU reveals climate fund details as critics worry cash won’t be enough
EU’s climate chief Frans Timmermans acknowledged the €100bn pot to fund the transition away from fossil fuels was ‘just a start’
We won’t let Germany build a new coal power plant
German activists plan in 2020 to block Datteln 4, the only coal power plant under construction in Western Europe, and push Berlin to exit coal
Germany misses EU climate plan deadline
In her New Year address, Chancellor Angela Merkel said the German government would ‘do everything humanly possible’ to stop climate change
Austria swears in coalition government with strengthened climate plan
Green Party admits making ‘painful concessions’ to right-wing People’s Party in exchange for more ambitious policies, including 2040 climate neutrality goal
EU agrees ‘climate neutral’ target for 2050, but Poland stands alone
‘Common goal’ agreed, but Poland refused to commit to ‘implement’ the target. EU also seeking to update its 2030 target next year
The EU releases its Green Deal. Here are the key points
Europe’s bid to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 will aim for a just, rapid shift away from high polluting industries and technologies
Denmark adopts climate law to cut emissions 70% by 2030
New law binds Denmark to international climate process, including climate finance to developing countries
The UK must steer the Paris Agreement out of its ‘perilous decade’
Demands for action are outstripping political will. The diplomatic task of bridging the expectations gap falls to the hosts of next year’s climate talks
In depth: The EU’s plan to become the first climate-neutral continent
CHN’s media partner EURACTIV takes a look at the ‘king of policies’ that will define Europe’s future, just as the EU finally looks ready to adopt it
Leak reveals Brussels’ draft plan for European green deal
The document shows plans for a law enshrining the 2050 climate neutrality objective to be submitted by March 2020
UK leaders debate climate, with Boris Johnson replaced by ice sculpture
Leaders of most major parties presented their ideas for meeting tough climate goals, but the Conservative prime minister declined
Angela Merkel criticises EIB decision to ban gas lending
The German chancellor made the comments after incoming EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen praised the bank’s progress on climate action
European Union climate investment lags behind US and China
The European Investment Bank warns the EU needs to make “a tremendous effort” to develop a comprehensive climate strategy, putting investment at its core
EU 2020 budget boosts climate action spending
Parliament and members states have agreed to allocate 21% of next year’s budget to measures to address climate change
European Investment Bank ends lending to fossil fuel projects
EU finance ministers agreed to phase out EIB lending to unabated oil and gas projects, overcoming opposition from some member states in marathon board meeting
Stakeholders push for progress on France’s climate adaptation plans
Politicians, citizens and experts meet to discuss how and why France must invest more heavily in climate adaptation after report warns of major national impacts
EU plots climate deal with China
European leaders hope to strike a bargain with Beijing next September. What the EU can offer China to bring down its emissions is unclear
With UN climate talks looming, Spanish election continues political uncertainty
The Socialists won most seats, but were weakened by rise of far right and conservative vote. Madrid climate talks unlikely to be affected
London police ban on Extinction Rebellion was unlawful, court finds
Lawyers for the protest group say those arrested illegally could claim thousands in compensation