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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 2d

The Danish presidency is hoping to only make minor amendments to previous draft compromises on the EU’s 2040 climate target, but those plans may be turned upside-down as France pushes for novel “emergency break” provisions ⬇️

2040 climate goal on ‘knife edge’ as Paris calls for emergency backstop

The Danish presidency is hoping to only make minor amendments to previous draft compromises on the EU’s 2040 climate target, citing limited room for manoeuvre, but those plans may be turned upside-dow...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 3d

LEAK: The Danish presidency has tabled a fresh draft on the bloc’s 2040 emission reduction target that aims to ensure that the headline target is part of a mandated regular review, ahead of tentative final preparatory talks on a compromise ⬇️

LEAK: Headline 2040 climate target part of biennial review, Denmark suggests

The Danish presidency has tabled a fresh draft on the bloc’s 2040 emission reduction target that aims to ensure that the headline target is part of a mandated regular review, ahead of tentative final ...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 5d

Governments are required “at a minimum” to quantify global greenhouse gas emissions and their harmful impact on the life of citizens when authorising new fossil fuel extraction, the European Court of Human Rights has held in another major climate ruling ⬇️

States must assess global impact of fossil fuel production, human rights court rules

Governments are required “at a minimum” to quantify global greenhouse gas emissions and their harmful impact on the life of citizens when authorising new fossil fuel extraction, the European Court of ...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 6d

EU officials are working on plans to ensure that Europe’s industry has access to rare earth materials that will seek to boost recycling alongside efforts to diversify supplies ⬇️

Von der Leyen outlines plan to safeguard EU’s raw material supplies

EU officials are working on plans to ensure that Europe’s industry has access to rare earth materials that will seek to boost recycling alongside efforts to diversify supplies.

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 11d

MEPs have failed to agree on their negotiating position for the simplification of EU sustainability due diligence and reporting rules, after progressives torpedoed a compromise text ⬇️

Sustainable finance omnibus in limbo after after plenary rejection

MEPs have failed to agree on their negotiating position for the simplification of EU sustainability due diligence and reporting rules, after progressives torpedoed a compromise text.

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 12d

Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the European Commission’s priorities for next year, including plans for new climate and clean energy rules to meet the EU’s 2040 emissions reduction target.

Here’s what you need to know ⬇️

Key green dates in the Commission’s 2026 work programme

President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the European Commission’s priorities for next year, including plans for new climate and clean energy rules to meet the EU’s 2040 emissions reduction target....

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 13d

The European Commission president has put forward a new timeline on industry decarbonisation and competitiveness initiatives, ahead of talks on the EU’s climate ambitions at this week’s European Council summit ⬇️

Von der Leyen sets out decarbonisation roadmap to win backing for 2040 goal

The European Commission president has put forward a new timeline on industry decarbonisation and competitiveness initiatives, ahead of talks on the EU’s climate ambitions at this week’s European Counc...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 16d

LEAK: Chemicals, metals, glass, ceramics and textile producers could be among manufacturers set to benefit from compensation for indirect energy costs caused by the EU’s emissions trading system, under plans drafted by the European Commission ⬇️

LEAK: Commission mulls expanding ETS electricity compensation to numerous additional sectors

Chemicals, metals, glass, ceramics and textile producers could be among manufacturers set to benefit from compensation for indirect energy costs caused by the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS), unde...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 17d

The EU will take a more transactional approach to climate and energy diplomacy, under a new strategy by the European Commission that emphasises the benefits of free trade and green business opportunities ⬇️

Commission puts forward ‘business-oriented’ climate diplomacy plan

The EU will take a more transactional approach to climate and energy diplomacy, under a new strategy by the European Commission that emphasises the benefits of free trade and green business opportunit...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 18d

The EU’s anti-deforestation law could see additional changes to cut ‘administrative burden’ as part of a proposal to delay its implementation by another year, a top official has suggested ⬇️

Commission hints at broader revision of EUDR in talks with member states

The EU’s anti-deforestation law could see additional changes to cut ‘administrative burden’ as part of a proposal to delay its implementation by another year, a top official has suggested.

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 19d

NEW SPECIAL REPORT: Who’s ready for the Nature Restoration Law?

With the first key deadlines under the EU’s flagship nature law fast approaching, the task of implementation begins. But which member states are best prepared for the new law’s requirements?

SPECIAL REPORT: Who’s ready for the Nature Restoration Law?

With the first key deadlines under the flagship Nature Restoration Law fast approaching the task of implementation begins. But which member states are best prepared for the new law’s requirements?

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 19d

Twelve member states have expressed concern about securing enough support for biodiversity projects under the proposed MFF, ENDS Europe has learned ⬇️

Czechia leads push for ‘targeted’ nature funding in EU’s next long-term budget

Twelve member states have expressed concern about securing enough support for biodiversity projects under the proposed multiannual financial framework (MFF), ENDS Europe has learned.

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 20d

EXCLUSIVE: Industry groups piled pressure on the European Commission to pull its anti-greenwashing proposal while trilogue talks were underway, documents obtained by ENDS Europe reveal ⬇️

EXCLUSIVE: Documents reveal strong industry lobbying to withdraw Green Claims Directive

Industry groups piled pressure on the European Commission to pull its anti-greenwashing proposal while trilogue talks were underway, documents obtained by ENDS Europe reveal.

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 25d

National capitals say they have been left in the dark as the European Commission swiftly moves forward with plans to revise the EU’s anti-deforestation law ⬇️

‘Confusing way of doing things’: Diplomats criticise lack of dialogue on EUDR delay

National capitals say they have been left in the dark as the European Commission swiftly moves forward with plans to revise the EU’s anti-deforestation law.

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 27d

LEAK: The EU executive will propose to raise import duties on steel, in a bid to protect EU production and boost incentives to decarbonise, as climate campaigners caution against giving industry a “blank cheque” ⬇️

Brussels plans to double duties on steel to safeguard domestic production

LEAK: The EU executive will propose to raise import duties on steel, in a bid to protect EU production and boost incentives to decarbonise, as climate campaigners caution against giving industry a “bl...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Oct 3

The EU executive has formally adopted a limit on the sale and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS to prevent intentional use of the persistent chemicals and eliminate the “majority” of emissions ⬇️
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Commission restricts use of PFAS in firefighting foams from 2030

The EU executive has formally adopted a limit on the sale and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS to prevent intentional use of the persistent chemicals and eliminate the “majority” of emissions...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Oct 1

The European Chemicals Agency is facing harsh criticism for following through with a request to end individual authorisations for using the notoriously toxic and carcinogenic substance chromium VI ⬇️

ECHA accused of ‘unlawful’ proposal allowing broader use of chromium VI

The European Chemicals Agency is facing harsh criticism for following through with a request to end individual authorisations for using the notoriously toxic and carcinogenic substance chromium VI.

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 30

Officials are hoping to simplify Euro 7 emission standard tests as part of an upcoming automotive ‘omnibus’ package, alongside plans for a new vehicle category to “make a business case” for small electric cars ⬇️

EXCLUSIVE: Commission outlines goals and timeline for ‘automotive omnibus’

Officials are hoping to simplify Euro 7 emission standard tests as part of an upcoming automotive ‘omnibus’ package, alongside plans for a new vehicle category to “make a business case” for small elec...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 29

The European Commission is conducting additional analysis on the REACH proposal, but remains vague on a new timeline, as industry and Commission representatives warn that unfair competition from non-compliant importers is out of control ⬇️

REACH: Roswall going back to drawing board to ‘strengthen’ impact assessment

The European Commission is conducting additional analysis on the REACH proposal, but remains vague on a new timeline, as industry and Commission representatives warn that unfair competition from non-c...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 26

The EU executive’s internal legislative watchdog has rejected an impact assessment for a proposed revision of the bloc’s flagship chemicals legislation ⬇️

Commission confirms negative opinion by Regulatory Scrutiny Board on REACH revision

The EU executive’s internal legislative watchdog has rejected an impact assessment for a proposed revision of the bloc’s flagship chemicals legislation, potentially throwing Commission plans for adopt...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 23

The European Commission has announced plans to postpone the EU’s anti-deforestation legislation by another year, claiming that software problems are hindering the implementation of the groundbreaking rules ⬇️

‘Complicated beasts’: Bedevilled by IT problems, Commission seeks another delay to EUDR

The European Commission has announced plans to postpone the EU’s anti-deforestation legislation by another year, claiming that software problems are hindering the implementation of the groundbreaking ...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 22

The EU’s trade chief has arrived in Indonesia for a signing ceremony to formally conclude a free trade agreement with Indonesia, opening up for greater access to the EU market for the world’s biggest palm oil producer ⬇️

Brussels on verge of signing new trade deal with Indonesia

The EU’s trade chief has arrived in Indonesia for a signing ceremony to formally conclude a free trade agreement with the country, opening up for greater access to the EU market for the world’s bigges...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 15

The EU executive has hinted at tentative plans for a new simplification package specifically aimed at reducing the administrative burden facing carmakers, with talks ongoing to set the scope of any legislative proposals ⬇️

Commission sketches out ‘comprehensive omnibus’ for auto industry

The EU executive has hinted at tentative plans for a new simplification package specifically aimed at reducing the administrative burden facing carmakers, with talks ongoing to set the scope of any le...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 11

The European Commission has dropped a reference to decarbonisation from the title of its upcoming proposal on industrial competitiveness, in a sign that it intends to boost a wider range of sectors such as AI ⬇️

Commission to shift focus of key industry bill away from decarbonisation

The European Commission has dropped a reference to decarbonisation from the title of its upcoming proposal on industrial competitiveness, in a sign that it intends to boost a wider range of sectors su...

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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 10

The EU should seek to “transform and bounce forward, in a sustainable, fair and democratic manner” as it deals with potentially “irreversible” changes to the climate and natural environment, the European Commission has said ⬇️

Faced with mounting environmental crisis, Commission promises ‘resilience 2.0’

The EU should seek to “transform and bounce forward, in a sustainable, fair and democratic manner” as it deals with potentially “irreversible” changes to the climate and natural environment, the Europ...

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