Bas Eickhout

The pressing need for binding and ambitious targets
20 May
The pressing need for binding and ambitious targets
Creating space for nature in farms and setting a reduction target for meat consumption are absolute necessities. The upcoming Biodiversity Strategy and ‘Farm to Fork’ Strategy provide the ultimate opportunity to do so, writes Bas Eickhout.
Clean mobility package: Disappointing CO2 targets
26 Jan
Clean mobility package: Disappointing CO2 targets
The Commission’s clean mobility package is hindered by short-term industrial policy views, says Bas Eickhout.
Dieselgate: Outside of the EU, nobody is interested in diesel technology, argues Bas Eickhout
12 Sep
Dieselgate: Outside of the EU, nobody is interested in diesel technology, argues Bas Eickhout
Greens MEP says the European Commission should introduces plans to ensure compliance of environmental standards.
EU ETS debate hijacked by carbon leakage
07 Oct
EU ETS debate hijacked by carbon leakage
By allowing industry's hunger for free allocations, EU risks repeating mistakes of the past, argues Bas Eickhout.
EU must speak with one voice to achieve climate goals
01 Dec
EU must speak with one voice to achieve climate goals
The lack of determination from some member states should not prevent the setting of more ambitious environmental targets, writes Bas Eickhout.