EOS and CEI-Bois Statement: Possible Japanese Imports Ban on Russian Wood Products
Brussels, March 12th, 2024 To: the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Trade, Mr Valdis Dombrovskis Cc: DG TRADE Officers responsible for Japan, Delegation of the European Union to Japan, Permanent Representations Trade Attachés EOS and CEI-Bois Statement: Possible Japanese Imports Ban on Russian Wood [...]
The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
EOS is one of the signatories of the "The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal" On 20th February, companies and organisations express their full support for a European Industrial Deal to complement the Green Deal and keep high quality jobs for European workers in Europe. As very clearly stated [...]
Nature restoration: Parliament adopts law to restore 20% of EU’s land and sea
Source: EU Parliament Press Releases EU countries must restore at least 30% of habitats in poor condition by 2030, 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050 Provisions for agricultural ecosystems can be temporarily suspended under exceptional circumstances Over 80% of European habitats are in poor shape The new law sets [...]
CARBON REMOVAL CERTIFICATION – PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT
On 20 February, Council and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation to establish the first EU-level certification framework for carbon removals. The voluntary framework is intended to facilitate and speed up the deployment of high-quality carbon removal and soil emission reduction activities in the EU. [...]
Production in construction up by 0.8% in the euro area and by 1.3% in the EU
In December 2023, compared with November 2023, seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 0.8% in the euro area and by 1.3% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In November 2023, production in construction fell by 0.4% in the euro [...]
Investment barriers in the European Union 2023
The report underscores the pivotal role of investment in the economy while meticulously detailing the constraints that impede investment at the national and EU level. This year’s report takes a particular look at the role of commercial power purchase agreements in renewable energy projects, climate resilience investments in transport systems, [...]
Pact for Skills: Analysing of up- and reskilling policy initiatives and identifying best practices
Treating up- and reskilling activities as a top priority is paramount for the EU. By addressing technological advancements, driving economic growth, achieving sustainability goals, mitigating social disparities, and anticipating future challenges, the EU can position itself as a global leader in the 21st century. It is through these strategic investments [...]
European Commission’s Transition Pathway for Construction
The update of the EU Industrial Strategy highlights the need to accelerate the green and digital transitions. In this context, a co-creation process was launched to create a Transition Pathway for Construction (published on 15 March 2023) and describe the conditions and recommended actions to achieve a resilient, competitive, more [...]
Communication on a recommended 2040 emissions reduction target
On 6.02. the Commission published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to reach the agreed goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050. Based on this impact assessment, the Commission recommends a 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, launching a discussion [...]
Briefing: Forest reproductive material
Source: Think Tank -EU Parliament On 5 July 2023, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a regulation on the production and marketing of forest reproductive material (FRM) to replace the current FRM Council Directive. The proposal would widen the scope of the current legislation to include not only [...]
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