MEPs call for more transparency in German politics as EU presidency kicks off
02 Jul Energy & Climate

MEPs call for more transparency in German politics as EU presidency kicks off

A new report claims that the German government’s “love affair” with gas and “unconditional support” for its automobile sector are “clear cut examples” of how its EU presidency risks stymying effective climate action by the EU.
by Martin Banks
Making dairy an integral part of the Green Recovery
17 Jun Energy & Climate
Making dairy an integral part of the Green Recovery
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
28 May Energy & Climate
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
20 May Energy & Climate
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
Affordable decarbonisation of rural businesses and industries PM+
26 Jun Energy & Climate
Affordable decarbonisation of rural businesses and industries
As Europe plans for a green recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, we must make sure that rural areas are not left behind in the energy transition, write Małgosia Rybak and François Paquet.
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: adopting a culture of prevention in Europe PM+
26 Jun Energy & Climate
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: adopting a culture of prevention in Europe
Good nutrition is a key factor in preventing cancer, however, more can be done to make healthier lifestyles easier to follow, writes Andrea Bertocco from Herbalife.
The key role LNG can play in Europe's energy transition
24 Jun Energy & Climate
The key role LNG can play in Europe's energy transition
Liquefied Natural Gas can be an enabler for a sustainable and swift transition to a climate-neutral Europe, argues Zdzisław Krasnodebski.
How Europe can power its green recovery
24 Jun Energy & Climate
How Europe can power its green recovery
The energy sector has weathered the Coronavirus crisis well, but more needs to be done to prepare for the demands of the future, writes Kadri Simson.
Can the Recovery Plan be a green stepping stone to a more sustainable future?
24 Jun Energy & Climate
Can the Recovery Plan be a green stepping stone to a more sustainable future?
The vast amounts of money that need to be invested immediately to get the economy back on track should be as green as possible and, at the same time, ensure job creation, argues Morten Petersen.
Food and drink sector can help EU become benchmark for biodiversity, says industry chief Sponsored
19 Jun Energy & Climate
Food and drink sector can help EU become benchmark for biodiversity, says industry chief
New FoodDrinkEurope president Marco Settembri says he wants Europe’s food sector to be a “gold standard of biodiversity”.
In conversation with... Jacob Hansen In Conversation With…
18 Jun Energy & Climate
In conversation with... Jacob Hansen
With half of global food production down to the use of mineral fertilizers, the sector plays a vital role in providing Europe with affordable and nutritious food. We clearly cannot survive without mineral fertilizers and so need to make sure this resource is used better, says Jacob Hansen, Director General of Fertilizers Europe.
AMR: new business model for antibiotics development urgently needed
18 Jun Energy & Climate
AMR: new business model for antibiotics development urgently needed
EU policymakers and stakeholders warned that the Coronavirus crisis may be a foretaste of what to expect from a world without effective antibiotics.
Digging deep to build high Sponsored
11 Jun Energy & Climate
Digging deep to build high
Liquid Gas Europe and Eurogas explain how gas can support European ambitions for a clean energy future.
Does the Farm to Fork Strategy mean business as usual for EU food and farming?
08 Jun Energy & Climate
Does the Farm to Fork Strategy mean business as usual for EU food and farming?
The European Commission’s recently-announced Farm to Fork Strategy is much needed but falls short in many ways, explains Stanka Becheva.
COVID-19 has paved the way for low-carbon lifestyles
08 Jun Energy & Climate
COVID-19 has paved the way for low-carbon lifestyles
The COVID-19 crisis ha opened our eyes to the many advantages of a low-carbon lifestyle, writes Wendel Trio.
A more natural order Sponsored
08 Jun Energy & Climate
A more natural order
The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy is an opportunity to move towards a more sustainable food system in Europe, says Herbalife Nutrition’s Julian Cacchioli.
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
02 Jun Energy & Climate
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
Our cover star this issue is German EPP deputy David McAllister. The Foreign Affairs Committee Chair tells us why, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating current international challenges and highlighting a lack of global leadership, he hopes a more visionary and coherent EU foreign policy will emerge.
Farm to Fork risks hurting the global south Sponsored
02 Jun Energy & Climate
Farm to Fork risks hurting the global south
The strategy ignores the suffering of smallholder farmers and could create economic catastrophe for the Global South, writes Dayo Israel.
Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy receives mixed response
20 May Energy & Climate
Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy receives mixed response
The Farm to Fork Strategy is the agriculture and food part of the Green Deal, the EU's flagship initiative for an ecological transformation of Europe's economy.
Why the Biodiversity Strategy must be free from taboos
20 May Energy & Climate
Why the Biodiversity Strategy must be free from taboos
The current Coronavirus crisis is an illustration of the disastrous impact of humankind on biodiversity. An ambitious and effective framework to combat its erosion urgently needs to be defined at all levels, writes Agnès Evren.
Time to revolutionise the way we produce and consume food
19 May Energy & Climate
Time to revolutionise the way we produce and consume food
With the Farm to Fork Strategy the EU has the opportunity to prove that it is ready to change its policies in order to safeguard our long-term future, writes Francisco Guerreiro.
Virginijus Sinkevičius: Enhancing ecosystems is key to a more resilient economy and society
19 May Energy & Climate
Virginijus Sinkevičius: Enhancing ecosystems is key to a more resilient economy and society
European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius explains why it's no coincidence that the EU's new Biodiversity Strategy will be adopted at the same time as the Farm to Fork Strategy, as the two are inextricably linked.
Issue 515 | 18 May 2020
18 May Energy & Climate
Issue 515 | 18 May 2020
In our latest issue Europe’s environmental policy is in the spotlight. We take an in-depth look at two of the most anticipated proposals from the European Green Deal: The Biodiversity and Farm to Fork strategies.
Why it might be time to restart the maritime economy
08 May Energy & Climate
Why it might be time to restart the maritime economy
Within the disorder and dismay created by the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps there is an opportunity to reboot and move in a new, bluer direction, writes Bernhard Friess.
Convergence between technological progress and sustainability is not that obvious
06 May Energy & Climate
Convergence between technological progress and sustainability is not that obvious
The coronavirus pandemic, like climate change, teaches us about the importance of mitigating risk to ensure our future prosperity. Should we place all our hopes on technology to deliver this safer future?
European State of the Climate 2019 Sponsored
05 May Energy & Climate
European State of the Climate 2019
EU climate service’s annual report reviews 2019’s climate for a sustainable future under the European Green Deal.
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
04 May Energy & Climate
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
With the European Union arguably facing its biggest crisis, European Parliament President David Sassoli tells Lorna Hutchinson that platitudes about solidarity are not enough; the EU will only prove its worth to citizens by acting in unison.
Coronavirus: A global perspective Sponsored
04 May Energy & Climate
Coronavirus: A global perspective
From helping to monitor the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic to the eventual recovery, Earth observation data plays a crucial role, writes Agnieszka Łukaszczyk, Senior Director of European Affairs at Planet.