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The European Union makes laws for all EU and EEA countries (including Norway) on matters spanning renewable energy targets to electric mobility incentives. Bellona has had an office in Brussels, the legislative center of the EU, since 1994, and takes part in shaping EU legislation.

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July 9, 2020 European Union

EU Green Energy Transition should keep emission reductions at its core

The development of a comprehensive terminology and sustainable standards are key elements to ensure that the two new strategies launched…

June 24, 2020 European Union

How much Carbon Dioxide can we actually remove from the atmosphere?

The lack of knowledge around what negative emissions are and are not and how much we can actually deploy, is…

June 10, 2020 European Union, TEN-E

Round-up on consultations: EU Smart Sector Integration, Hydrogen Strategy and TEN-E

As outlined by the European Green Deal published in December 2019, the transition towards climate neutrality requires smart infrastructure as…

May 27, 2020 European Union

EU Recovery Plan should put the money where the mouth is

As the European Commission releases its new EU Budget proposal with a €1.1 trillion 7-year plus a €750 billion recovery…

May 5, 2020 European Union, Transport

Finland starts targeting emissions in the Construction Sectors

On 4th May, the Finnish Ministry of the Environment announced that together with four cities authorities they seek a voluntary…