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EU-Ireland Policy Network @euirelandpolicynet.bsky.social · Sep 7

Most parties, including the EU, missed the February deadline to submit new climate plans, and pressure is mounting as the UN climate summit approaches.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...

UN urges nations to submit overdue climate plans ahead of COP30

Most parties, including the EU, missed the February deadline to submit new climate plans, and pressure is mounting as the UN climate summit approaches.

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EU-Ireland Policy Network @euirelandpolicynet.bsky.social · Sep 2

As part of its package of proposals on the next Multiannual Financial Framework, the Commission has put forward a new EU budget-wide Performance Regulation. In this briefing, WWF analyses the Commission proposal and highlights areas for improvement
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A more impactful EU budget: Performance Regulation in the next MFF

As part of its package of proposals on the next Multiannual Financial Framework, the Commission has put forward a new EU budget-wide Performance Regulation. In this briefing, WWF analyses the Commissi

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WWF EU @wwf.eu · Sep 1

EU laws are there to protect nature. By doing so, they protect us - our health, quality of life, economic resilience.

Now, the European Commission wants to weaken these very laws… and they're asking for your opinion.

Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 www.wwf.eu/campaigns/it...

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Dagmar Fischer @dagmarfischer.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Hands Off Nature - Irish Wildlife Trust

Don’t let the EU tear down nature protection. The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion. We only have a few days to speak up befo...

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Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe @caneurope.org · Aug 28

The nexus between trade and industry is a hot topic for the coming months.

We responded to the EU Commission's call for evidence on #CBAM with a 5-point submission, demanding that it will not be turned into a pure protectionist and trade defence measure.

Submission to consultation: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

The implementation of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) aims at staying the course with the broad policy toolbox and objectives put forward in the past EU mandate, as stated by the newly e...

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · Aug 25

Thank you @robert-habeck.de for your dedication in these past decades.

💚As vice-chancellor, Minister for Economy and Climate and Party leader you contributed immensely to shaping Green politics in Germany & in Europe.

We will miss you.

🌻 Good luck for your next chapter!

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · Aug 26

‘But it’s summer, it’s normal if it’s warm!’ No.

We need the EU to stand up against the climate deniers, the far right who are rolling back climate measures and fossil fuel lobbyists.

We need to phase out fossil fuels.
And invest in renewables.

The EU must act now.

Tropical nights in Sweden?
Thanks fossil fuels.

Santa Claus sleeping on the beach?
Thanks fossil fuels.

Over 440,000 hectares burnt in Europe?
Thanks fossil fuels.

A heat dome over Europe?
Thanks fossil fuels.

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WeMove Europe @wemoveeurope.bsky.social · Aug 27

Plastic is flooding our oceans, bodies, and babies. Recent treaty talks failed to stop it, but the fight isn’t over. While leaders plan their next move, we have a critical window to push for an end to the Plastic Era. Add your voice for a strong Plastics Treaty! go.wemove.eu/EndPlasticEra

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EU-Ireland Policy Network @euirelandpolicynet.bsky.social · Aug 26

"In many EU capitals, environmental spending remains highly contested, subject to pressures from both industrial lobbies and fiscal hawks. "
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Europe Bets on Forests: Denmark’s Ambitious Green Gamble - https://eutoday.net

When the European Commission announced its approval of Denmark’s €626 million afforestation scheme this week, the decision was celebrated in Brussels as a decisive step in Europe’s fight against clima...

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Pádraic Fogarty @whittledaway.bsky.social · Aug 21

Two years on from the finding in the European Court against Ireland for not implementing the Habitats Directive, what has changed for Ireland's network of protected areas for nature?

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Changing the conversation on Ireland’s Natura 2000 sites

‘If you live in a very special place, that should be a good thing and not a bad thing’

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European Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · Aug 22

⏩ Leuven aims for climate neutrality by 2030: solar roofs, public transport, circular material banks, big plans.

But budgets are tight, citizens are fatigued, and EU support is shrinking.

In our interview, Nick Meynen explains why local action can’t succeed without real backing from Brussels.

Can a city become climate neutral by 2030? Leuven is trying

Leuven is one of more than 100 European cities racing to reach climate neutrality by 2030. We explore how far the city has come.

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Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe @caneurope.org · Aug 25

Last week, we got more details about the US-EU trade deal... and it does not look good.

CSDDD, CSDR, CBAM, EUDR, gas, nuclear, cars, meat &more - all in there, not in a positive way.

This is just another example of the EU’s willingness to give up on the climate and energy transition commitments.

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European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform @ecesp.bsky.social · Aug 25

🌻 Interested in #CircularEconomy events in September? We have several interesting events on our Platform covering a range of topics ➡️ bit.ly/3KWR0bR

📝Do you have interesting circular economy experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33

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EU-Ireland Policy Network @euirelandpolicynet.bsky.social · Aug 24

The EU’s Joint Research Centre this week reported nearly a million hectares have burnt across Europe since the beginning of the year, five times that of 2024.

A fivefold increase in the area burnt is an absolute catastrophe!
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

What does the summer of 2025 tell us about Europe's changing climate?

Ireland is not immune from extreme weather already hitting Europe

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Friends of the Earth Europe @foeeurope.bsky.social · Aug 22

🔥🚨The EU is suffering record wildfires

Our friends in Spain say: Stop this tragedy by improving prevention and tackling the climate crisis!

🇪🇸 📰https://www.tierra.org/el-fuego-no-parara-mientras-no-hagamos-frente-a-la-crisis-climatica/

via @amigasdelatierra.bsky.social

Wildfires won't stop if we don't tackle the climate crisis

We need strong prevention, phase out of fossil fuels and mitigation of the ecological crisis

Full support and solidarity to all the land defenders

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Friends of the Earth Europe @foeeurope.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our decryption of the new EU-US trade plans shows: Europe is about to give away environmental, health and safety protection.

Hormone beef, chlorinated chicken and even more serious health risks lurk around the corner👇
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EU-US trade plans revive a monster from the dead - Friends of the Earth Europe

The ‘framework agreement’ on trade between the EU and the US that was published August 21 is a worrying reminiscence of the infamous TTIP -the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership- of a deca...

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WWF EU @wwf.eu · Aug 19

The @ec.europa.eu’s proposal for the next Common Agricultural Policy overlooks the reality: we’re in a climate and #biodiversity crisis already costing lives & billions💸!

We need more than short-term fixes

👉 See our vision for a resilient, sustainable food system. #CAP
www.wwf.eu/wwf_news/pub...

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WWF EU @wwf.eu · Aug 20

Before you dip your toes in this summer, consider this: ☠️ 90% of EU seas fail litter standards & ☣️ 80% are polluted with toxic chemicals.

The revision of the #MSFD & #MSPD is a chance to better link environmental & sectoral policies – without weakening ambition.

👉 bit.ly/4oioBzB

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WWF EU @wwf.eu · Aug 21

🌳 #CarbonRemovals will be needed to reach our climate goals, but which type and how much depends on many factors

The current EU framework is not sufficient and opens the door for #greenwashing and ineffective removals

Read our policy recommendations 👇
www.wwf.eu?16939441/pol...

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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · Aug 21

“I remember when BP called itself ‘Beyond Petroleum,’” she said, citing the giant British oil firm. “Now they are backtracking. They should be ashamed of themselves.” Strong words from Connie Hedegaard, former EU Climate chief. www.politico.eu/article/gree...

‘They should be ashamed’: Green backsliding is wrecking Europe, EU’s first climate chief warns

From wildfires to far-right gains, Connie Hedegaard says Europe can’t afford to go soft on climate while China races ahead and companies like BP backtrack.

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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · Aug 22

Monster trucks headed for Europe? A dangerous deal in EU-US trade that may allow super-sized vehicles onto EU roads. www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eu-...

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EU-Ireland Policy Network @euirelandpolicynet.bsky.social · Aug 23

EU wildfires worst on record as burning season continues

Data shows more than 1m hectares torched so far this year, with records also broken for CO2 and other air pollutants
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

EU wildfires worst on record as burning season continues

Data shows more than 1m hectares torched so far this year, with records also broken for CO2 and other air pollutants

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Council of Europe @coe.int · Aug 23

Today, on #BlackRibbonDay, we honour the victims of totalitarian regimes.

At the Council of Europe, our work in #HistoryEducation:
• helps youth understand the dangers of fascist, Nazi & crimes of totalitarian communist regimes.
• empowers them to defend democracy & #HumanRights

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EU-Ireland Policy Network @euirelandpolicynet.bsky.social · Aug 23

European Movement International produces a bi-annual calendar highlighting the key political and cultural dates in Europe under the current Presidency of the Council of the EU.
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Presidency Calendar - European Movement Ireland

EM Ireland produces a calendar highlighting the key political dates in Ireland and Europe under the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

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EU-Ireland Policy Network @euirelandpolicynet.bsky.social · Aug 23

18.8.2025 registration opened for primary school teachers across Ireland to enrol in the award-winning education Programme Blue Star. It introduces primary pupils to the EU & promotes a greater understanding of European democracy, languages & cultures.
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Press Release | Primary School Teachers Across Ireland, it’s Time to Register for the Blue Star Programme

Primary school teachers across Ireland can now register for the 15th year of the Blue Star Programme. The award-winning initiative helps pupils explore the EU, its culture, languages, and democracy, w...

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