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European Commission analysing higher 45% renewable energy target for 2030
The European Commission is assessing whether the European Union could achieve a higher target of a 45% share of renewable energy by 2030, instead of its proposed 40%, to accelerate its shift from Russian fossil fuels following the invasion of Ukraine.
read more... 21/04/2022
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EU forms team to start jointly buying non-Russian gas
The European Union has launched a platform for European Union countries to jointly buy gas and liquefied natural gas as they seek to cut reliance on Russian fuels and build a buffer against supply shocks.
read more... 11/04/2022
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EU confirms ban to end all Russian coal imports by 10 August
All Russian coal and other solid fossil fuels imports to the EU must stop by 10 August under the bloc’s fifth package of sanctions against Russia in force since Saturday.
read more... 11/04/2022
Speed up green transition to break from Russian fossil fuels, say 11 EU countries
Europe must speed up the rollout of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to eleven EU countries.
read more... 08/04/2022
Germany's Scholz reiterates opposition to immediate EU sanctions on Russian energy imports
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated March 23 his opposition to any immediate curbs on EU imports of Russian fossil fuels, warning that any such moves would plunge the region into an economic recession.
read more... 24/03/2022