“The US urges Eastern Europe not to follow costly climate policies” = buy more of our liquefied natural gas — or even Russian gas — and increase your dependence on imported fuels, never mind that those are exactly what’s driving up electricity prices.

As ministers discuss #COP30 plans at the Copenhagen climate ministerial, it's a good moment to start reflecting how the EU can contribute to success at the summit in November. Want to get a solid overview? Read this from our Senior Fellow Anne-Sophie: strategicperspectives.eu/the-eus-contri…

Delighted to speak at Carbon Forward Turkey on the importance of ambitious and investment and policy adequate NDCs. We need better understanding of the value of the NDCs and their deeper integration into other national policies. Carbon Forward unfccc.int/NDCREG

I often hear a scpetics argument that CO2 is a too small part of the athmosphere, so its increase can not do much harm. And it is useful anyway. Think of Irone, Copper or Iodine in your body. They could be useful, harmful and lethal.

I call a taxi in Sofia. A Tesla (🥴) arrives. “How is it?” I ask. The driver: “I’ve been driving taxis for 32 years — I’d never even consider going back to an internal combustion engine.”

Lego ideas

The future of natural gas: “What was once described as a ‘bridge fuel’ now increasingly looks like a fiscal and policy liability.” strategicperspectives.eu/gas-fadeout-ac…

Almost every day now Bulgarian solar generation reaches 50%+ share. Bg TSO has started to report BESS charging as well. Coal is fading away. Gas is low anyway.

Do join us for an excellent and probably heated discussion on the South East Europe energy transition. energytransitioneurope.live.ft.com

Strong start of the Green Transition Forum in Sofia with a dinner, round table and opening speech by Enrico Letta. No retreat from the climate goals but we need to optimise bureaucracy, cut red tape and increase R&D effort.

We must find the overlaps between defence, decarbonisation & competitiveness. If we tackle them separately we just can’t afford adequate actions. Luckily modern war offers strong solutions for industry and climate. Thanks Laura Millan for the interview. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

At the annual meeting of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) in Warsaw — an energising and strategic moment in a tense geopolitical context.

Pro Russian Bulgarian nationalists protesting in Sofia against Bulgaria joining the Euro.

In an era where multilateralism is under pressure, the EU must redefine its global role. The next 5 years are critical for Europe to step up on #climate, diplomacy, and economic cooperation. Short 🧵on what our new Strategic Perspectives report recommends. ⬇️ strategicperspectives.eu/10-recommendat…

"The amended EU climate law and the clear 90% for 2040 emissions reduction target are essential for the investment predictability on the way to net zero 2050," said our Senior Fellow Julian Popov. More reactions to the 2040 climate target proposal👇 strategicperspectives.eu/crunch-time-on…

Bulgarian carpets from the collection of Jakob van Beilen.

1.Relying on EU funds to solve the water crisis is a guarantee the crisis will continue. 2.Yes, there are debates about climate change. Just like there are debates about whether the Earth is flat. From my interview today on Bg National TV. bntnews.bg/news/yuliyan-p…

The economy of heat: "one day of extreme heat (above 32°C) is equivalent to half a day of strikes" - Alianz Research