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Hearing of Commissioner-designate Phil Hogan

The International Trade Committee questioned Phil Hogan, candidate for the trade portfolio, on future trade deals and the respect of EU values. Political groups’ coordinators...

Commission steps up EU action to protect and restore the world’s forests

Today the European Commission adopted a comprehensive Communication setting out a new framework of actions to protect and restore the world's forests, which host...

EU labels palm oil in diesel as unsustainable

The European Commission today decided that palm oil is not a green fuel and should not be promoted because it causes deforestation. The use...

Indonesia to challenge EU palm oil rules

The European Union’s directive on renewable energy is being challenged by Indonesia, the world’s top producer of palm oil. The Southeast Asian country is...

Palm oil and soy oil for biofuels linked to high rates of deforestation – study

A significant share of palm oil and soybean expansion happens on rainforests, forests, peatland and savannahs (land with high carbon stocks), according to a...

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Latvian State Audit warns of EU sanction risks because of energy policy’s management

Latvia's energy policy management is failing to effectively advance...

Suomen Voima and Statkraft signed a 15-year power purchase agreement in Sweden

On January 16, 2025, Suomen Voima, a Finish power...

Commissioner Virkkunen replies to a Green MEP’s call to investigate X’s compliance with DSA

Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for Germany...

EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region visits Tanzania

European Union Special Representative Johan Borgstam will visit Tanzania...

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