At next week’s Competitiveness Council, ministers can send a clear signal that competitiveness and climate neutrality go hand in hand if the right tools are in place. More in the latest blog by @neilmakaroff.bsky.social and @tristan-beucler.bsky.social 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/competitiven...

This speech 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 efforts are working against his fossil fuel agenda. #UNGA www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...

Thursday's Extraordinary Environment Council was significant, but not for its outcome. Neither the #NDC nor the 2040 #climate target got adopted. It got me thinking of the rough road ahead. Bottom line: EU still risks going empty handed to #COP30. www.linkedin.com/posts/linda-...

Here is the statement of intent that EU Environment ministers have adopted as they were not able to agree the 2040 climate target today. The EU missing the second UN deadline for the NDCs is embarrassing. The statement is a hard-fought consolation prize. 🧵 data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...

The EU will not submit its NDC ahead of the deadline next week. "The statement of intent is a hard-fought consolation prize, but it allows the EU to speak with one voice at the General Assembly next week," commented @lindakalcher.bsky.social. Full quote 👇

Denmark now seriously risking to double-ruining my evening.... Extraordinary Environment Council still ongoing and Copenhagen ahead against Leverkusen. Sigh

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 @neilmakaroff.bsky.social. More 👇 www.politico.eu/article/emma...

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 @lindakalcher.bsky.social. More 👇 www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Fossil fuels waste 2/3 of their energy — 380 EJ lost as heat, worth $5T every year. Electrotech flips the script: 1️⃣ 3x more efficient than fossil fuels 2️⃣ Taps the sun directly, with 100x more potential Full slidedeck 👉 http://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/the-electrotech-revolution

Prof #Draghi follows with a series of stark warnings: - Europe’s dependencies theaten us, - without growth, difficult to support ageing society or address #climate change. One year on, it got worse: - US tougher on trade, - China became a stronger competitor, trade surplus up 20% in last year.

And we’re off: one year after the #Draghi report. Let’s hear what presumably has happened, and more importantly: what the Commission is really planning to boost #competitiveness of European industry in the race to the top on clean tech with #China. Lots of work still to be done.

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!

Von der Leyen's #SOTEU started more honest and sober than usual on acknowledging worries of citizens and that "dependencies are getting ruthlessly weaponised". The part on #competitiveness was pretty weak but emblematic: much talk on urgency to support companies, little action to address this...

"Von der Leyen talks about the need to lower energy prices for competitiveness, but her actions could easily provoke the opposite,” commented our Executive Director, @lindakalcher.bsky.social. The lack of reference to any electrification is not a good signal.

By 2040, half of #EU #energy can be electrified, cutting fossil imports and boosting competitiveness. The Informal Energy Council meeting offers a chance to put clean #electrification at the heart of Europe’s energy future. @strategiceu.bsky.social 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/energy-counc...

By 2040, half of EU energy can be electrified, cutting fossil imports and boosting competitiveness. The Informal Energy Council meeting is a chance to put clean electrification at the heart of Europe’s energy future. Analysis by @aymerickouam.bsky.social 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/energy-counc...

Electrification liberates us from dependence on countries who would do us harm. It is investments in European tech, European jobs, better health, lower prices and so, so much more.

You struggle with „la rentrée“ and wonder what the 2040 #climate goal debate was all about? No worries, we got you covered! ⬇️ (And now back to denial and all these unread emails/messages)

It's encouraging to see that the EU and China published a joint statement in this volatile geopolitical context. It provides reassurance that both major economies stay committed to addressing climate change under the Paris Agreement after Trump’s withdrawal. 🧵 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

It's encouraging to see that the Commission keeps the 35% climate mainstreaming in the new #MFF. However, it's a wasted opportunity not to strictly exclude funding for #fossilfuel from the budget yet. Commissioner Hoekstra has a clear mandate in his mission letter on this. My full take here ⬇️

With Denmark at the helm of the EU Council, our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social spoke about how the country can lead towards an agreement on a new climate target for the EU. Read the full interview with @information.dk 👇 www.information.dk/moti/2025/07...

NEW – Q&A: European Commission’s proposal to cut EU emissions 90% by 2040 | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @lindakalcher.bsky.social @mforte.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/HG72yBk

“Adding international credits to the EU is a risky novelty," commented our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social. Read our full reactions to the Commission's 2040 climate target proposal 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/wp-content/u...

Finally! The debate can start on the conditions for reaching a 90% climate target. A deal needs to combine industrial policy, investment and the target to bring all countries on board, including France. Our reaction with @lindakalcher.bsky.social strategicperspectives.eu/crunch-time-...

You know me, am a *little* passionate about the 2040 #climate target, EU's #NDC and the socio-economic benefits it can bring. After all, it's been defining @neilmakaroff.bsky.social and my work for the last 2 years. So instead of the 🧵, you get a whole article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/crunch...

The 2040 #climate law proposal is finally out! It's the smart economic and security choice in turbulent geopolitical times,as confirmed by @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu. What a journey so far and "crunch time" only starts now to get agreement on 18 September. climate.ec.europa.eu/document/dow...

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 @strategiceu.bsky.social report recommends. ⬇️ strategicperspectives.eu/10-recommend...

🇩🇰 Denmark takes up the Presidency of the Council of the EU at a time of geopolitical tensions, energy uncertainties, and major challenges for European industry. Read our latest analysis of the challenges and opportunities awaiting the @eu2025dk.bsky.social👇 strategicperspectives.eu/danishpresid...

What is the EU's role in preserving multilateralism and advancing mutually beneficial partnerships? Join our high-level event tomorrow to discuss the topic and learn key findings of our latest report on economic foreign policy. Register below 👇 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

pray for climate action instead, Gov.

France has all the assets to turn the EU 2040 climate target into a reindustrialisation plan. The attempt to ditch it in #EUCO is a bad signal sent to industries and investors, and could be a strategic mistake for the French economy and energy security. Paris imported €80bn of fossil fuels in 2024.

@neilmakaroff.bsky.social and I might have advocated for the 2040 target to be discussed at EUCO. Just not this way. A debate on how the target boosts competitiveness, investments, innovation, affordability and enabling policies to reach is required. Not to ditch 2040. pro.politico.eu/news/200907

Today, our Executive Director @lindakalcher.bsky.social joined the #GreenTransitionForum in Sofia. In a panel moderated by our Senior Fellow @julianpopov.bsky.social, she discussed the challenges and opportunities of industrial decarbonisation and the rise of cleantech.

EU should deepen climate cooperation with China amid waning US engagement – German official As US leaves process, "EU & China are the two major economies from which the decisive drive must come" - state sec @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-shou... #COP30

🚨 UN chief @AntonioGuterres at #UNOC on mining the deep: “The deep sea cannot become the #WildWest.” Time to trade the gold rush for science, governance & protection. #StopDSM #DefendTheDeep #UNOC2025 #UNOC3

The EU may not be able to beat China on price, but it certainly can on sustainability. An EU battery is 32% more expensive than one made in China, but it's also 37% less carbon-intensive. Read how the EU can turn this into a competitive advantage. 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/lead-markets/

The EU gas import bill has increased over the last three years, peaking at €233 billion in 2022. Phasing out fossil fuels could help save up to €130 billion per year by 2030. Explore key data on the EU's gas imports in our #EUGasInsight👇 🔗 strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...

The definition of “on a knife edge”. Polish presidential elections too early to call, this will be a loooooooong night for many across Europe.

June is upon us - and it’s going to be a busy one!

Today’s assessment shows real progress: the EU is on track to cut net emissions by 54% by 2030 and reach 42.5% renewables — thanks to stronger national plans and coordinated EU action. The green transition creates jobs, lowers bills and builds a more resilient Europe. 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

The final National Energy and Climate Plans show the 🇪🇺 is well on track to achieve its 2030 emission target. Emissions are down 37% since 1990, while the economy has grown nearly 70% — proving climate action and growth go hand in hand. My remarks ➡️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Good news: EU capitals are planning to reach the #climate target of 55% by 2030. The aggregate of the 27 national plans get us to 54% according to the Commission. These findings cut through the political noise of a 'backlash' and reveal a more consistent reality of progress. My full take here ⬇️

"We need to accelerate demand for European products". background.tagesspiegel.de/energie-und-...

Debates on the EU 2040 #climate target are picking up (again) and the position of the new German was a main driver for that. It is a good sign that #Germany is once again taking an early and clear position on climate in Brussel! More from @nkurmayer.bsky.social ⬇️ www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...

Oops www.ft.com/content/53ec...

"All eyes are on the EU and China now," @lindakalcher.bsky.social told @alicemhancock.bsky.social. With ambitious climate goals for 2035, the EU and China can help decrease the gap to 1.5 °C and incentivise other countries to follow their lead. Full article 👇 www.ft.com/content/1daa...

It was great speaking about EU 2040 #climate goal and the German position in Berlin yesterday. My main points: 1) Important to agree 2040 target and NDC before the summer to encourage #China to have their NDC ready before the EU-China summit end of July. 2) International cooperation key ... Quick🧵

The EU-UK Summit taking place today is an opportunity to align initiatives to accelerate the global energy transition, write @lindakalcher.bsky.social and Anne-Sophie Cerisola. Read their latest blog 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/the-potentia...

Pro-EU candidate narrowly ahead in Poland’s first round presidential vote https://www.ft.com/content/070f5733-75b7-4e22-90b5-07db0589b213

This would be great news if final count confirms current trend in #Romania presidential elections. In a (somewhat) unexpected turn, the pro-European candidate Dan is leading with a good margin against the pro-Russian contender.