On #energy, it was tough to listen at times: - wanting lower energy prices after promising an unrealistic $750bn imports #Trump, - a weaker stance on #fossilfuels, knowing they will bring prices down, and - no single word on #electrification where the EU is far behind China.

She mentioned the key climate topics: 2040 target, keeping Green Deal and its targets and adaptation after the horrible fires still affecting Europe. Then saying she will weaken the CO2 standards for cars lowers her credibility though and is a gift to Chinese competitors.

🎯 „Chodzi o lokalizację i celowość. Rozsypywanie pieniędzy na wodór wszędzie prowadzi do niczego”. To jeden z fragmentów wywiadu z Neilem Makaroffem, dyrektorem Strategic Perspectives. Rozmawialiśmy o zmianie podejścia w #UE i nie tylko: green-news.pl/4338-clean-ind… #przemysł #transformacja

Europe’s car industry gains from strong CO₂ standards. European preference in lead markets can support investment in EVs, protect jobs across the continent, and keep market share in Europe instead of shifting it to China.

We are happy to announce that Norbert Gorißen has joined Strategic Perspectives as a Senior Fellow. With more than two decades at the heart of German and European climate diplomacy, Norbert brings deep expertise and a unique network to our team. Join us in welcoming him!

“La France ne peut pas être à l'origine d'un blocage institutionnel sur le climat”. En repoussant la discussion au niveau du Conseil européen, la France risque de donner un poids démesuré à ceux qui veulent bloquer toute politique climatique. 👇 latribune.fr/climat/energie…

EXPLAINER: What the EU is going to contribute to the global climate effort dlvr.it/TN5fYT

"To safeguard Europe’s competitiveness and resilience, the bloc must deepen its drive toward decarbonisation. Adopting the EU’s 90% CO2 reduction target will ensure European companies thrive in global markets for decades to come."

A year after his famous report, Mario #Draghi takes stock: "Europe is in a harder place. Inaction is threatening our sovereignty". He rings the alarm bell: limited reforms have been agreed/launched, investment has decreased, and dependencies come at a high price.

Macron has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall the discussions on the EU's 2040 target. "France is now putting itself in a dangerous position and running the risk of not reaching an ambitious agreement," commented our Director Neil Makaroff. More👇 politico.eu/article/emmanu…

The EU is set to miss the second NDC submission deadline next week. Failure to have 2035 and 2040 targets ready before COP30 could weaken other countries' ambition, as they could use the EU as an excuse for their own inaction, said Linda Kalcher. More👇 reuters.com/sustainability…

At the start of UNGA, a joint letter by 20 leaders signals a willingness to align efforts to achieve a just and equitable transition. The EU's commitment is a good sign, but concrete outcomes should follow on the way to COP30 and beyond. Joint letter 👇 ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

This is a wake-up call for Europe. #Trump claims to "love Europe" yet attacks the transition. What he really loves is to sell his oil and gas to Europeans. It's as simple as that. Our decarbonisation is working against his fossil fuel agenda. #UNGA lemonde.fr/en/internation…

Next week’s Competitiveness Council comes at a key time for EU industrial policy. Ministers can send a clear signal that competitiveness and climate neutrality go hand in hand if the right tools are in place. New blog by Neil Makaroff and Tristan Beucler 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/competitivenes…