Green Party admits making ‘painful concessions’ to right-wing People’s Party in exchange for more ambitious policies, including 2040 climate neutrality goal
‘Common goal’ agreed, but Poland refused to commit to ‘implement’ the target. EU also seeking to update its 2030 target next year
Europe’s bid to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 will aim for a just, rapid shift away from high polluting industries and technologies
New law binds Denmark to international climate process, including climate finance to developing countries
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
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
The document shows plans for a law enshrining the 2050 climate neutrality objective to be submitted by March 2020
Leaders of most major parties presented their ideas for meeting tough climate goals, but the Conservative prime minister declined
The German chancellor made the comments after incoming EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen praised the bank’s progress on climate action
The European Investment Bank warns the EU needs to make “a tremendous effort” to develop a comprehensive climate strategy, putting investment at its core
Parliament and members states have agreed to allocate 21% of next year’s budget to measures to address climate change
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
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
European leaders hope to strike a bargain with Beijing next September. What the EU can offer China to bring down its emissions is unclear
The Socialists won most seats, but were weakened by rise of far right and conservative vote. Madrid climate talks unlikely to be affected
Lawyers for the protest group say those arrested illegally could claim thousands in compensation
Australian artist’s works have sold for up to $1.3m. Police could not say whether they still have the skull, seized among hundreds of artworks during October protests
The talks will take place in Spain’s capital, the UN confirmed, after Chile pulled out amid social unrest
Gabriel’s appointment would further strengthen the close ties between Germany’s political class and the automobile sector
Country must rapidly comply with EU limits on nitrogen dioxide or face fines, in ruling that will pile pressure on other underachievers