CEE Bankwatch Network
@ceebankwatch.bsky.social
We’re a network of green groups from Central and Eastern Europe making international public finance 💶 work for people and the planet 🌎💚
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✍️Our blog posts and stories bring national perspectives to the big debates shaping the EU’s future. Our publications provide in‑depth analysis and that inform policies, strengthen advocacy, and guide decision makers.
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👉Check out our extensive resources in Multimedia Hub:
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Financing the EU’s energy and climate targets - Bankwatch
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January 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
✍️Our blog posts and stories bring national perspectives to the big debates shaping the EU’s future. Our publications provide in‑depth analysis and that inform policies, strengthen advocacy, and guide decision makers.
👉Check out our extensive resources in Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europeangree...
👉Check out our extensive resources in Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europeangree...
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A recent report from @ceebankwatch.bsky.social reveals a systemic flaw in how EU climate funds are being spent in Central and Eastern Europe, with billions going to incinerators and landfills rather than performance-enhancing initiatives like separate collection of organics 💸🔥
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January 15, 2026 at 1:19 PM
A recent report from @ceebankwatch.bsky.social reveals a systemic flaw in how EU climate funds are being spent in Central and Eastern Europe, with billions going to incinerators and landfills rather than performance-enhancing initiatives like separate collection of organics 💸🔥
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Two years after separate biowaste collection became mandatory in EU cities, biowaste continues to be burned or landfilled in central and eastern Europe, undermining EU climate goals. ☣️
Our briefing shows where policy and funding are falling short – and how to fix it: bankwatch.org/publication/...
Our briefing shows where policy and funding are falling short – and how to fix it: bankwatch.org/publication/...
January 15, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Two years after separate biowaste collection became mandatory in EU cities, biowaste continues to be burned or landfilled in central and eastern Europe, undermining EU climate goals. ☣️
Our briefing shows where policy and funding are falling short – and how to fix it: bankwatch.org/publication/...
Our briefing shows where policy and funding are falling short – and how to fix it: bankwatch.org/publication/...
The Romanian government’s fossil gas obsession not only undermines climate action – it also risks increasing imports, creating stranded assets and hiking energy bills.
Read Raluca Petcu’s deep dive here: bankwatch.org/blog/romania...
Read Raluca Petcu’s deep dive here: bankwatch.org/blog/romania...
January 14, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The Romanian government’s fossil gas obsession not only undermines climate action – it also risks increasing imports, creating stranded assets and hiking energy bills.
Read Raluca Petcu’s deep dive here: bankwatch.org/blog/romania...
Read Raluca Petcu’s deep dive here: bankwatch.org/blog/romania...
🏙️ Decarbonising the energy sector is essential for meeting the EU’s climate neutrality targets. But are municipalities in central and eastern Europe ready for the challenge? In our ‘Decarbonisation Roadmap’ series, we explore how municipalities are preparing to take action. 🔍
Decarbonisation roadmap
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January 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
🏙️ Decarbonising the energy sector is essential for meeting the EU’s climate neutrality targets. But are municipalities in central and eastern Europe ready for the challenge? In our ‘Decarbonisation Roadmap’ series, we explore how municipalities are preparing to take action. 🔍
1/2 Our latest two podcast episodes tackle Europe’s climate and cohesion challenges. 📻
ℹ️ One examines the mid-term review of the EU budget – what it means for cohesion policy, democracy and public participation.
ℹ️ One examines the mid-term review of the EU budget – what it means for cohesion policy, democracy and public participation.
January 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
1/2 Our latest two podcast episodes tackle Europe’s climate and cohesion challenges. 📻
ℹ️ One examines the mid-term review of the EU budget – what it means for cohesion policy, democracy and public participation.
ℹ️ One examines the mid-term review of the EU budget – what it means for cohesion policy, democracy and public participation.
1/2 Our policy officer Nina Lesikhina was a guest on the No Nonsense Sustainability Podcast, where she spoke of her pride in serving as a civil society representative, what accountability really means for international financial institutions like the @ebrd.bsky.social, @eib.org and @adb.org...
January 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
1/2 Our policy officer Nina Lesikhina was a guest on the No Nonsense Sustainability Podcast, where she spoke of her pride in serving as a civil society representative, what accountability really means for international financial institutions like the @ebrd.bsky.social, @eib.org and @adb.org...
1/3 New year, old problems.
It’s now over 8 years since the deadline passed for Western Balkan countries to comply with EU pollution limits – intended to reduce the deadly impacts of coal-fired power plants on human health and the environment.
It’s now over 8 years since the deadline passed for Western Balkan countries to comply with EU pollution limits – intended to reduce the deadly impacts of coal-fired power plants on human health and the environment.
January 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
1/3 New year, old problems.
It’s now over 8 years since the deadline passed for Western Balkan countries to comply with EU pollution limits – intended to reduce the deadly impacts of coal-fired power plants on human health and the environment.
It’s now over 8 years since the deadline passed for Western Balkan countries to comply with EU pollution limits – intended to reduce the deadly impacts of coal-fired power plants on human health and the environment.
💚 1/3 As we wrap up 2026, we want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you – to all our supporters, followers, activists, campaigners, member groups and donors – everybody who fought the good fight this year.
December 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
💚 1/3 As we wrap up 2026, we want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you – to all our supporters, followers, activists, campaigners, member groups and donors – everybody who fought the good fight this year.
🌿 Nature across Europe is in an alarming state. EU funds must be used to tackle the biodiversity crisis. Discover our series of successful biodiversity restoration projects across the EU – highlighting the key role of public finance in safeguarding nature. 🍃
🌟 Read: bankwatch.org/suppor...
🌟 Read: bankwatch.org/suppor...
December 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🌿 Nature across Europe is in an alarming state. EU funds must be used to tackle the biodiversity crisis. Discover our series of successful biodiversity restoration projects across the EU – highlighting the key role of public finance in safeguarding nature. 🍃
🌟 Read: bankwatch.org/suppor...
🌟 Read: bankwatch.org/suppor...
1/2 Three decades fighting for climate justice, transparency and human rights in public finance has brought knowledge, experience and wisdom.
In this special podcast episode, some of Bankwatch’s longest-serving members reflect on our challenges and wins over the past 30 years.
In this special podcast episode, some of Bankwatch’s longest-serving members reflect on our challenges and wins over the past 30 years.
December 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
1/2 Three decades fighting for climate justice, transparency and human rights in public finance has brought knowledge, experience and wisdom.
In this special podcast episode, some of Bankwatch’s longest-serving members reflect on our challenges and wins over the past 30 years.
In this special podcast episode, some of Bankwatch’s longest-serving members reflect on our challenges and wins over the past 30 years.
1/2 Real reform often comes after real harm – a hard truth for advocates of social and climate justice.
Campaigning for years and seeing little progress can be frustrating. But our efforts have not been in vain.
Campaigning for years and seeing little progress can be frustrating. But our efforts have not been in vain.
December 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
1/2 Real reform often comes after real harm – a hard truth for advocates of social and climate justice.
Campaigning for years and seeing little progress can be frustrating. But our efforts have not been in vain.
Campaigning for years and seeing little progress can be frustrating. But our efforts have not been in vain.
From Latvia’s first large-scale heat electrification project to energy-efficient home renovations in Hungary and Estonia, our videos showcase how communities across Europe are tackling energy inefficiency and climate challenges head-on.
👉 Check it out in our Multimedia Hub:
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👉 Check it out in our Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europe...
December 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
From Latvia’s first large-scale heat electrification project to energy-efficient home renovations in Hungary and Estonia, our videos showcase how communities across Europe are tackling energy inefficiency and climate challenges head-on.
👉 Check it out in our Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europe...
👉 Check it out in our Multimedia Hub:
bankwatch.org/europe...
🔥 BREAKING: Fossil gas plants in Czechia and Bulgaria secure over half a billion in EU climate money via the Modernisation Fund.
And several Member States are eyeing billions more for dirty energy.
See more here: bankwatch.org/press_releas...
And several Member States are eyeing billions more for dirty energy.
See more here: bankwatch.org/press_releas...
December 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🔥 BREAKING: Fossil gas plants in Czechia and Bulgaria secure over half a billion in EU climate money via the Modernisation Fund.
And several Member States are eyeing billions more for dirty energy.
See more here: bankwatch.org/press_releas...
And several Member States are eyeing billions more for dirty energy.
See more here: bankwatch.org/press_releas...
1/2 🧵Tomorrow, the European Council debates the 2028–2034 EU budget.
The budget proposal sidelines nature:
🚫 No biodiversity fund
🚫 No spending targets
We’re calling for:
✅ Protection of the LIFE programme
✅ A 10% biodiversity target
✅ Enforcement of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle
The budget proposal sidelines nature:
🚫 No biodiversity fund
🚫 No spending targets
We’re calling for:
✅ Protection of the LIFE programme
✅ A 10% biodiversity target
✅ Enforcement of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle
December 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
1/2 🧵Tomorrow, the European Council debates the 2028–2034 EU budget.
The budget proposal sidelines nature:
🚫 No biodiversity fund
🚫 No spending targets
We’re calling for:
✅ Protection of the LIFE programme
✅ A 10% biodiversity target
✅ Enforcement of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle
The budget proposal sidelines nature:
🚫 No biodiversity fund
🚫 No spending targets
We’re calling for:
✅ Protection of the LIFE programme
✅ A 10% biodiversity target
✅ Enforcement of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle
💡 Waste incinerators are no longer eligible for EU money. Except via the Modernisation Fund. Wate incineration projects – mainly in Poland and Czechia – have already received over EUR 2 billion from this climate fund. And millions more could be thrown to the rubbish this week.
December 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
💡 Waste incinerators are no longer eligible for EU money. Except via the Modernisation Fund. Wate incineration projects – mainly in Poland and Czechia – have already received over EUR 2 billion from this climate fund. And millions more could be thrown to the rubbish this week.
Cínovec is set to host the EU’s largest hard-rock lithium mine, financed by the @ebrd.bsky.social. However, locals have voiced concerns about a lack of engagement and transparency.
As this is not an isolated case, the EBRD must start systematically monitoring this data! bankwatch.org/story/more-t...
As this is not an isolated case, the EBRD must start systematically monitoring this data! bankwatch.org/story/more-t...
More than just a few bad apples: If public engagement matters, why isn’t the EBRD tracking it? - Bankwatch
Civil society organisations and accountability mechanisms have repeatedly highlighted EBRD-financed projects in which the people affected have been marginalised, consultations have been superficial, a...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Cínovec is set to host the EU’s largest hard-rock lithium mine, financed by the @ebrd.bsky.social. However, locals have voiced concerns about a lack of engagement and transparency.
As this is not an isolated case, the EBRD must start systematically monitoring this data! bankwatch.org/story/more-t...
As this is not an isolated case, the EBRD must start systematically monitoring this data! bankwatch.org/story/more-t...
Throughout the year, we’ve been updating our Multimedia Hub with fresh content. 🌍 It’s a rich library of insights, voices and visuals on the issues that matter most.
👉 Explore our hub, browse by format, and discover our 2025 highlights! www.bankwatch.org/europeangreendeal#hub
👉 Explore our hub, browse by format, and discover our 2025 highlights! www.bankwatch.org/europeangreendeal#hub
December 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Throughout the year, we’ve been updating our Multimedia Hub with fresh content. 🌍 It’s a rich library of insights, voices and visuals on the issues that matter most.
👉 Explore our hub, browse by format, and discover our 2025 highlights! www.bankwatch.org/europeangreendeal#hub
👉 Explore our hub, browse by format, and discover our 2025 highlights! www.bankwatch.org/europeangreendeal#hub
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Joint statement: Urgent call on @ifcorg.bsky.social and @ebrd.bsky.social for remedy and accountability at Indorama Agro, #Uzbekistan
@ceebankwatch.bsky.social @rightsindevt.bsky.social
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@ceebankwatch.bsky.social @rightsindevt.bsky.social
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Joint statement: Urgent Call on the IFC and the EBRD for Remedy and Accountability at Indorama Agro, Uzbekistan
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, call on the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to take urgent and concrete action…
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December 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Joint statement: Urgent call on @ifcorg.bsky.social and @ebrd.bsky.social for remedy and accountability at Indorama Agro, #Uzbekistan
@ceebankwatch.bsky.social @rightsindevt.bsky.social
bit.ly/4pFexRq
@ceebankwatch.bsky.social @rightsindevt.bsky.social
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1/ As this year marked the release of the first draft of the EU budget, we’ve taken a closer look at what it means for people, the environment, and the future of Europe. ℹ️
December 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
1/ As this year marked the release of the first draft of the EU budget, we’ve taken a closer look at what it means for people, the environment, and the future of Europe. ℹ️
📊 This Human Rights week, we urge @ebrd.bsky.social to start monitoring and reporting on public participation in its projects. We’ve compiled data on 38 projects from 15 countries. The EBRD should do this systematically and learn from its past failures!
Read our story: bankwatch.org/story/more-t...
Read our story: bankwatch.org/story/more-t...
December 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
📊 This Human Rights week, we urge @ebrd.bsky.social to start monitoring and reporting on public participation in its projects. We’ve compiled data on 38 projects from 15 countries. The EBRD should do this systematically and learn from its past failures!
Read our story: bankwatch.org/story/more-t...
Read our story: bankwatch.org/story/more-t...
BREAKING: Most pipeline projects awarded priority status last week will likely transport gas-based hydrogen, according to our new report with @foodwatereurope.bsky.social This is a direct result of the fossil gas industry’s institutionalized role in the PCI/PMI process. bankwatch.org/publication/...
December 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
BREAKING: Most pipeline projects awarded priority status last week will likely transport gas-based hydrogen, according to our new report with @foodwatereurope.bsky.social This is a direct result of the fossil gas industry’s institutionalized role in the PCI/PMI process. bankwatch.org/publication/...
As the EU designs its next long term budget, two questions stand out – will the new instrument, Ukraine Reserve, fix the flaws of Ukraine Facility and overcome its challenges? 🔧
Read more in our new blog post: bankwatch.org/blog/ukraine...
#ukrainianview
Read more in our new blog post: bankwatch.org/blog/ukraine...
#ukrainianview
December 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
As the EU designs its next long term budget, two questions stand out – will the new instrument, Ukraine Reserve, fix the flaws of Ukraine Facility and overcome its challenges? 🔧
Read more in our new blog post: bankwatch.org/blog/ukraine...
#ukrainianview
Read more in our new blog post: bankwatch.org/blog/ukraine...
#ukrainianview
A modern district heating and cooling system is just like a choir: it needs different elements, just as a choir needs different voices, to create true harmony.
This harmony has been achieved in Tartu, an Estonian town leading the way towards a more energy-efficient, affordable and cleaner future.
This harmony has been achieved in Tartu, an Estonian town leading the way towards a more energy-efficient, affordable and cleaner future.
Harmony in heat: a new chapter for district energy
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December 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A modern district heating and cooling system is just like a choir: it needs different elements, just as a choir needs different voices, to create true harmony.
This harmony has been achieved in Tartu, an Estonian town leading the way towards a more energy-efficient, affordable and cleaner future.
This harmony has been achieved in Tartu, an Estonian town leading the way towards a more energy-efficient, affordable and cleaner future.
Ukraine’s updated Single Project Pipeline now includes 195 initiatives worth UAH 12.54 trillion, but less than 5% is backed by the medium-term plan. Still, issues like centralisation, limited transparency and exclusion of communities hold reforms back.
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Read more:
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December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ukraine’s updated Single Project Pipeline now includes 195 initiatives worth UAH 12.54 trillion, but less than 5% is backed by the medium-term plan. Still, issues like centralisation, limited transparency and exclusion of communities hold reforms back.
Read more:
bankwatch.org/public...
Read more:
bankwatch.org/public...