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Half time for von der Leyen Commission reveals fossil fuel industry in the driver’s seat

The Von der Leyen Commission hit their mid-term mark, a great opportunity to look at who’s at the forefront of driving their energy ambitions. “Democracy is more than voting in elections every 5 years. It is about having your voice heard and being able to participate in the way society is built.” – These words said …

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INSIDE JOB: How lobbyists used the Commission’s scrutiny board to weaken legislation

Business lobbyists exploited the Commission’s scrutiny procedures to weaken an EU directive designed to protect human rights and the environment. This report uncovers the astonishing extent to which pro-corporate voices – from both within and outside the European Commission (EC) – have succeeded in postponing and weakening an EU law proposal. The Corporate Sustainability Due …

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10 reasons against certification in the EU anti-deforestation regulation

After careful analysis of the draft legislation, available evidence and hands-on experience with the effects of certification schemes of soy, palm oil and timber on the ground, Milieudefensie / Friends of the Earth Netherlands, Friends of the Earth Europe and several organisations from around the globe discern 10 arguments as to why certification should not …

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Bringing climate action to our doorstep: delivering Fossil Free Homes by 2030

It has never been clearer: Now is the time to deliver subsidised renovation and renewable programmes across Europe. This is a no regret solution to cut our energy bills, end our fossil fuel addiction and slash our energy consumption to stay below 1.5 degrees warming and tackle energy poverty. Fossil free homes are crucial step …

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