TAG: European politics

Lobbyists fight to keep the EU’s 2035 gas car phase-out alive

The European Union's green agenda is increasingly under fire, which is prompting backers of the idea of ending the sale of fossil fuel cars by 2035 to unleash campaigns aimed at ensuring no backsliding after June's European election.On Wednesday, green gr...

6 months ago

Pragmatism over principle: Europe’s Greens adapt to survive 

BRUSSELS — Europe’s chastened Greens are preparing to trade idealism for influence. After taking a beating in last month’s European Parliament election and losing a quarter of their seats, the environmentalists are scrambling to remain relevant as surging...

2 months ago

Sauna festivals and dance marathons: Estonia knows how to spend EU money

Estonia will allocate part of the EU money received through the Just Transition Fund to finance activities such as a sauna festival, an axe-throwing center and a dance marathon.The Just Transition Fund, one of the European Union’s key tools to support reg...

2 months ago