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- 1EU risks missing 2030 ocean protection goals, auditors warn●# handelsblatt : # EU droht # Meeresschutzziel für #2030 zu verfehlen. Der Europäische Rechnungshof hat untersucht, ob d
The European Court of Auditors has examined whether the European Union can meet its marine protection targets for 2030, and the Handelsblatt reports the findings are sobering. The audit suggests the bloc is on course to fall short of its goal of safeguarding marine environments, casting doubt on the credibility of its broader biodiversity and Green Deal commitments.
- 2EU weighs Trump-style approach to securing critical minerals▼EU weighs mirroring Donald Trump in securing critical minerals
The European Union is considering adopting a more aggressive, Trump-inspired strategy to secure supplies of critical minerals, according to the Financial Times. The discussion reflects growing concern in Brussels that Europe's access to raw materials needed for green technology and defence is vulnerable, and that softer diplomatic tools have not delivered the security the bloc needs.
- 3European Commission opens consultation on bio-based plastic packaging▼Commission opens consultation on bio-based plastic packaging
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on bio-based plastic packaging, seeking input on rules for plastics made from biological materials rather than fossil fuels. The move is part of the EU's broader effort to cut packaging waste and shift towards sustainable materials under the European Green Deal. Stakeholders, industry groups and environmental organisations are expected to weigh in.
- 4EU green policy pushback traced to Prague and Rome▼To understand the EU’s green pushback, look to Prague and Rome
Analysts argue the European Union's growing resistance to green policy can be traced to political shifts in the Czech and Italian capitals, where governments have grown sceptical of costly climate rules. Their stance is shaping debates in Brussels over the future of the Green Deal and how far the bloc should press ahead with its emissions targets.
- 5EU negotiators strike deal on carbon market stability reserve reform▼ETS market stability reserve: Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on targeted amendment
The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a targeted amendment to the EU Emissions Trading System's market stability reserve. The reserve automatically adjusts the supply of carbon allowances to keep the market functioning. As a provisional deal, the text still needs formal adoption by both institutions before becoming law.