In brief | 1 July '25

E3G: European Commission must not further delay 2040 climate target

Achieving at least 90% emissions reduction "is feasible and necessary" for net-zero in 2050 and EU competitiveness, think tank says. 

Euractiv: Plant-based food ‘inspiration’ to drive Denmark’s agenda at EU helm

Initiative comes as Parliament and other EU members move to ‘defend’ traditional meat names.

Eurobarometer: 81% of EU citizens support goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050

Majority in all member states supports goal; 75% believe reducing fossil fuel imports enhances energy security, survey finds.

EEA: Europe’s land carbon sink declines, but its potential stays high

Right policies and measures could ensure land use and forestry sector still plays crucial role in climate mitigation, EU environment agency finds.

Reuters: Nextwind raises $1.6bln for German wind energy expansion

Deal includes possibility of raising a further €1.3bln in next 5 years if Berlin-based firm hits capacity targets.

Reuters: Germany extends job security at PCK Schwedt refinery until the end of 2025

Move aims to create "basis for developing concrete prospects for the site" hit by sanctions against Russian oil.