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When the European Commission published the new mission-oriented approach proposed for the forthcoming Horizon Europe programme in January 2018, we were glad to see such a strong emphasis on cities’ role. The principles highlighted in the Mazzucato’s report echo

In July 2019, the European Investment Bank (EIB) proposed a bold new energy lending policy which would halt support to all fossil fuel projects by the end of 2020. Now, this provision is put in jeopardy by the gas

With EU Member States set to submit their final national energy and climate plans (NECPs) by the end of the year to the EU Commission, they need to tap into the potential of their cities and citizens to design

The European Parliament is questioning the proposed commissioners in Brussels this week. The hearings are essential to inform Parliament’s decision to give its consent to, or reject, the proposed College. Already, two Commissioner-designates have run into difficulties as the

It has been trumpeted as a “very powerful package” by the German government. The long-awaited draft of Germany’s first climate protection law, unveiled on September 20, is ultimately insufficient to catapult the so-called energy transition pioneer back into climate

Since 2003, the European Week of Regions and Cities has been giving cities and regions the opportunity to display their actions, confirming the importance of the local and regional level for the governance of the European Union. This year,

Press release Climate proofing budgets is the best way to ensure that governments do not spend a single euro that could further climate change For the global strike for climate, city leaders representing the European Covenant of Mayors have

This is Merkel’s last chance to show climate leadership. This Friday, when the German government is set to adopt a new climate action law, Chancellor Angela Merkel can show how seriously the so-called energy transition pioneer takes its task. 

Cycling in Brussels has been surging in popularity the last few years with 16% more cyclists in 2018 compared to 2017 and an average 13% annual increase since 2010. The Energy Cities offices in Brussels and Besançon are doing