❌ The Energy Charter Treaty is falling apart - finally! ⚖️ EU Commission urges the 16 remaining EU countries to abandon the sinking #ECT ship as soon as possible or face a referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union. Time for the rest of Europe to #ExitECT 💥

Time’s up for methane emissions: EU Methane Regulation, where do we stand? ❌ 🔥 From today, venting and flaring from EU fossil fuels operators are officially banned. These harmful practices deliberately release or burn fossil gas into the atmosphere. #TheCostOfMethane #PhaseOutFossilGas 🧵 1/6 👇

🆘 It’s people vs the polluters — we can’t stay silent. Sign #HandsOffNature petition NOW! Polluters & their political allies are tearing down hard-fought laws as we speak. Laws that protect our water, health & nature. So far, almost 100k people demanded it to stop. SIGN to give nature a voice 👇

Bring the ‘D’ - decarbonisation - back to IAA! Today, EVP Sejourne was meant to present EU's grand plan on Industrial Accelerator Act. But after delays, back-and-forths and more delays - today is not the day. But worry not! Together with our members, we put together our wishes & demands for IAA.

❌ Barrier to a climate just future 🔒 Colonial-era system cloaked in secrecy 💰 Lucrative business, astronomical awards ⛔ Regulatory chill 👔 Exclusive privileges to multinational corporations All this – and much more – is a monster called ISDS 👺 Read our new report, ISDS vs. The Climate 👇️

The #EUIndia statement’s reference to the #ParisAgreement is timely. But words aren’t enough: the agenda still lacks safeguards and a 1.5°C-compatible pathway. Credibility depends on delivery at home. Read more on the details from CAN South Asia ⬇️ www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indi...

Today is International Day of Clean Energy 🧹 Europe, time to do some real cleaning! 🌍 CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels are still rising worldwide, fuelling the climate crisis that impacts us all. 🇪🇺 The EU is one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers, but this can and is changing. 🧵1/3 👇

Renewables really are staying on trend⚡ NEW research from @ember-energy.org finds that wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU electricity mix for the FIRST time ever in 2025 🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of EU electricity, up from 20% just five years ago #WindandSolarNow lnkd.in/ev9ZUXSQ

FANTASTIC NEWS The European Parliament has voted to send the #EUMercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice for a legal review This dodgy deal must be stopped – it would be highly undemocratic for the EU Commission and national governments to push for ratification #StopEUMercosur

EU-Mercosur deal is taken to the court ⚖️ It is not yet a done deal; we can still #StopEUMercosur!

Our best chance to stop catastrophic warming is to quickly reduce methane emissions. We won't do this by expanding liquefied natural gas (methane) consumption. We made this video to help people understand the issue. @profbobhowarth.bsky.social @foejapan.bsky.social @oilchange.bsky.social

BREAKING: European Parliament backs a Just Transition Directive ✅ The EU must equip itself with strong tools to anticipate & manage change while building cohesion. Its for workers like Rainer that the Commission must now move ahead with a Just Transition Directive as part of the Quality Jobs Act.

What’s powering CEE’s renewable revolution? 🌞 Hungary is emerging as one of the world’s leaders in solar energy. ⚡ Romania is experiencing a prosumer energy boom. 🌱 Czechia is leading with policy changes that open the door to agrivoltaics. Get insights directly from CAN Europe’s CEE members!

EU finance ministers are meeting today💰 When global trade is used to blackmail Europe, a strong single market protecting consumers, environment & fair competition is vital. Dismantling social, taxation & environmental rules is not helping on that. ⬇️Our joint letter on EU's new own resources⬇️

⏰1 week left to apply to our #FundingFairerFutures call! 🔹 Who? for small civil-society organisations & grassroots in the EU 🔹 Focus: just transition and climate justice 🔹 Deadline: 26 January 2026, 6:00 PM CET 📩Apply now: caneurope.org/climate-acti... #euDEARprogramme

Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people. Read Oxfam's latest inequality report www.oxfam.org/en/resisting... #RuleofTheRich #TaxTheSuperRich

🚨EU signed EU-Mercosur deal🚨 Controversies around the deal are a long list: 🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis ⚖️Legal concerns 🚜Unfair competition for farmers 🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing ➕ Much more The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.

🚨EU signed EU-Mercosur deal🚨 Controversies around the deal are a long list: 🔥Trade of emissions-heavy products escalate climate crisis ⚖️Legal concerns 🚜Unfair competition for farmers 🪓Intensifying deforestation and land grabbing ➕ Much more The deal moves next to EU Parliament for ratification.

Hypocrisy of "world leaders": Flying private jets en masse to #Davos to debate how to build prosperity within planetary boundaries. Governments must: 1️⃣Tax frequent flyers 2️⃣Restrict & heavily tax private jets 4️⃣Support UN Tax Convention 3️⃣Join Solidarity Coalition for Levies on Premium Flyers

Over €50bn per year in fossil subsidies across the EU still have no phase-out date - despite long-overdue promises to set it. We need a binding, EU-wide framework on fossil subsidies, with harmonised definitions, mandatory reporting and enforceable phase-out deadlines.

It is not a game over. We need YOU to keep the pressure up! Council of the EU adopted EU-Mercosur deal with a minimal margin. There is still strong opposition. Next, European Parliament has a crucial role. We can still #StopEUMercosur! TAKE ACTION NOW ➡️ caneurope.org/stop-eu-merc...

It's 2026 - and our fight for climate justice continues stronger than ever! Through our 200+ wide network of climate & social justice organisations across Europe, we will keep doing our utmost to stop the backtracking of climate laws, push for energy transition & make polluters pay their fair share

The seemingly unstoppable growth of renewables has been named Science's 2025 Breakthrough of the Year 🥳 Read ➡️ www.science.org/content/arti... This is encouraging news! At CAN Europe, we are committed to building a sustainable energy future for everyone – one fully powered by renewable energy.

Missing the sun? Here’s something to brighten your day ☀️ Our member Ágnes Szalkai-Lőrincz from Friends of the Earth Hungary joined Revolve's Everything Is Changing podcast to discuss the rise of solar energy in Hungary. 🎙️ Listen to it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3l5...

Europe’s #agriculture is already feeling the climate crisis. Droughts, floods & fires are hitting farmers, food production and rural communities and the risks are only growing. We explain why urgent political action on agricultural climate resilience cannot wait ➡️

🚨 EU: protect Methane Rules! 🚨 An NGO coalition of 24 signatories sent a letter to the Commission and EU Energy Ministers urging strong implementation of the #EUMethaneRegulation. Amid pressure from industry and the US to bypass methane rules, the import framework must not be weakened 👇

🌍Looking for inspiring and positive #climatejustice stories? We’re launching the #FundingFairerFutures repository — a new space showcasing stories, tools, and actions from communities driving just and inclusive climate solutions. 🔗 Explore now: fairerfutures.caneurope.org #eudearprogramme

The deregulator wants to poison us EU decisionmakers intent to scrap safety reviews for chemicals that are used for our food & drink Chemicals that could cause cancer...🫥 So #BigBizz can market them more easily 🤯 Write to @ec.europa.eu! Stop the #FoodOmnibus friendsoftheearth.eu/news/raise-y...

EU energy policy: made in the USA, or to be made in the EU? As the Energy Council takes place in Brussels, CAN Europe and @foodwatereurope.bsky.social are on the ground with one message: Europe’s energy policy must be shaped in Europe, not by foreign fossil fuel vested interests. 1/4 🧵👇

Today marks 10 years since the #ParisAgreement was adopted and @jamestrinder.bsky.social writes that 'this anniversary is not simply an occasion to recall a diplomatic success, it is a point where implementation must finally replace aspiration'. Read more: caneurope.org/a-decade-aft...

The European Parliament is debating taxing the ultra-rich today. We woke up early this morning to call the EU to end loopholes, boost transparency and #TaxTheSuperRich. 8 in 10 euros of EU tax revenue come from ordinary Europeans! This must end ✊💶 @epsu.bsky.social @eeb.org @greenpeace.eu

Today, the European Commission published the European Grids Package ⚡ CAN Europe has broken down the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from the package 👇 Read our full analysis here: caneurope.org/european-gri...

Let's be clear: Environmental Omnibus weakens the rules set to keep us safe, our air breathable, our water clean and our nature alive. The decision is heavily stained with fingerprints from the industry lobbyists. Unfortunately, nature cannot buy such a political influence. 🧵/3 #HandsOffNature

Last night’s #2040Target trilogue agreement had the tricky task of balancing conflicting positions on aspects relating to the controversial introduction of international credits to meet the target:

📅 On Dec 10th, the European Commission plans to publish the EU Grids Package. But what is it? 🔍 Make sure to check our Grids FAQ: caneurope.org/faq-eu-grids...

⚡️ We all need the European Grids Package. A good one. Want to dig deeper? Read our Grids FAQ 👉 caneurope.org/faq-eu-grids... And check the video in which our expert @tomlewis.xyz explains what the EU Grids Package should look like 👇

🚨Report Launch: Penalty Regimes for Violations of the EU Methane Regulation in selected EU Member States🚨 ✍️ Written by @piria.bsky.social of @ecologic.eu, supported by CAN Europe, it uncovers how clear and robust penalty rules are key for the #EUMethaneRegulation ’s success. 🔗 shorturl.at/odnFA

🔥 Every euro spent on LNG is stealing our future! Fossil gas imported to Europe poisons our lives through toxic methane emissions. Hear Marina Gros Breto from @ecologistasenaccion.org unveil the disruptive reality of LNG in Spain, where about 1/3 of Europe’s regas capacity lies. 🧵1/2 👇

💥Exciting news! Our Director @chiaramartinelli.bsky.social will join @politico.eu Sustainable Future Summit to unpack what a post-2030 framework should look like to fast-track the energy transition without leaving people behind. Agenda 👉 lnkd.in/eaPEn238 Join us in person/online 👉 lnkd.in/d5TUanKQ

💡The success of the energy transition depends on genuine citizen participation. Our experts @tomlewis.xyz and Christophe Jost teamed up with the @gef-europe.bsky.social to explore how households can benefit from Europe’s shift to clean energy. Read their new policy brief 👉 gef.eu/publication/...

We are already seeing the benefits of Energy Efficiency 💡 From cutting fossil gas imports, to creating jobs, to making energy more affordable for households 📈 Read how in this new report from the Energy Savings Coallition👇 energycoalition.eu/latest/energ...

📣Got a bold idea for a fairer future? Our #FundingFairerFutures Call is now open! 🌱 🔹 Who? for small civil-society organisations & grassroots in the EU 🔹 Focus: just transition and climate justice 🔹 Deadline: 26 January 2026 📩Apply now: caneurope.org/climate-acti... #euDEARprogramme

#COP30 supported a Just Transition Mechanism – but left Civil Society’s Justice Package undelivered❗️ Despite the disappointing outcome, CAN Europe was continuously present throughout the negotiations, pushing for stronger ambition. Read our members’ reactions. 🧵 1/24 👇 @ecologistasenaccion.org

✊✊🏼✊🏾 People power took over #COP30! ✊🏾✊🏼✊ Tens of thousands of people marched for climate justice in Belém and across Europe🔥 ➡️Read more: caneurope.org/people-power... #CúpulaDosPovos #JustTransitionRising

💫 New Civil Society Pledge for #FossilFreePolitics💫 96 CSOs unite behind one demand: climate policy free from fossil fuel influence. 1/2🧵👇 🔗 caneurope.org/96-civil-soc... @fossilfreeeu.bsky.social @corporateeurope.org @foeeurope.bsky.social

Fossil of the Day goes to... RUSSIA‼️ #COP30 #JustTransitionNow

BAM 💥 Here's #COP30 outcome! 🏆We got Belém Action Mechanism for Global Just Transition - a big victory! But: ❌No justice package ❌No roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels ❌Weak adaptation finance ❌No credible response to NDC ambition gap ❌‘Shuttle diplomacy’ & lack of transparent updates

BAM 💥 Here's #COP30 outcome! 🏆We got Belém Action Mechanism for Global Just Transition - a big victory! But: ❌No justice package ❌No roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels ❌Weak adaptation finance ❌No credible response to NDC ambition gap ❌‘Shuttle diplomacy’ & lack of transparent updates

Fossil of the Day goes to... RUSSIA‼️ #COP30 #JustTransitionNow

🌍 There is no climate justice in a world beyond 1.5° degrees. We need orderly, equitable & just transition away from fossil fuels NOW. We want climate justice NOW! #COP30