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NEW SPECIAL REPORT: Who’s ready for the Nature Restoration Law?

With the first key deadlines under the EU’s flagship nature law fast approaching, the task of implementation begins. But which member states are best prepared for the new law’s requirements?
SPECIAL REPORT: Who’s ready for the Nature Restoration Law?
With the first key deadlines under the flagship Nature Restoration Law fast approaching the task of implementation begins. But which member states are best prepared for the new law’s requirements?
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 4h
NEW SPECIAL REPORT: Who’s ready for the Nature Restoration Law?

With the first key deadlines under the EU’s flagship nature law fast approaching, the task of implementation begins. But which member states are best prepared for the new law’s requirements?
SPECIAL REPORT: Who’s ready for the Nature Restoration Law?
With the first key deadlines under the flagship Nature Restoration Law fast approaching the task of implementation begins. But which member states are best prepared for the new law’s requirements?
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 22h
Twelve member states have expressed concern about securing enough support for biodiversity projects under the proposed MFF, ENDS Europe has learned ⬇️
Czechia leads push for ‘targeted’ nature funding in EU’s next long-term budget
Twelve member states have expressed concern about securing enough support for biodiversity projects under the proposed multiannual financial framework (MFF), ENDS Europe has learned.
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 1d
EXCLUSIVE: Industry groups piled pressure on the European Commission to pull its anti-greenwashing proposal while trilogue talks were underway, documents obtained by ENDS Europe reveal ⬇️
EXCLUSIVE: Documents reveal strong industry lobbying to withdraw Green Claims Directive
Industry groups piled pressure on the European Commission to pull its anti-greenwashing proposal while trilogue talks were underway, documents obtained by ENDS Europe reveal.
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 6d
National capitals say they have been left in the dark as the European Commission swiftly moves forward with plans to revise the EU’s anti-deforestation law ⬇️
‘Confusing way of doing things’: Diplomats criticise lack of dialogue on EUDR delay
National capitals say they have been left in the dark as the European Commission swiftly moves forward with plans to revise the EU’s anti-deforestation law.
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 8d
LEAK: The EU executive will propose to raise import duties on steel, in a bid to protect EU production and boost incentives to decarbonise, as climate campaigners caution against giving industry a “blank cheque” ⬇️
Brussels plans to double duties on steel to safeguard domestic production
LEAK: The EU executive will propose to raise import duties on steel, in a bid to protect EU production and boost incentives to decarbonise, as climate campaigners caution against giving industry a “bl...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 11d
The EU executive has formally adopted a limit on the sale and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS to prevent intentional use of the persistent chemicals and eliminate the “majority” of emissions ⬇️
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Commission restricts use of PFAS in firefighting foams from 2030
The EU executive has formally adopted a limit on the sale and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS to prevent intentional use of the persistent chemicals and eliminate the “majority” of emissions...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 13d
The European Chemicals Agency is facing harsh criticism for following through with a request to end individual authorisations for using the notoriously toxic and carcinogenic substance chromium VI ⬇️
ECHA accused of ‘unlawful’ proposal allowing broader use of chromium VI
The European Chemicals Agency is facing harsh criticism for following through with a request to end individual authorisations for using the notoriously toxic and carcinogenic substance chromium VI.
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 14d
Officials are hoping to simplify Euro 7 emission standard tests as part of an upcoming automotive ‘omnibus’ package, alongside plans for a new vehicle category to “make a business case” for small electric cars ⬇️
EXCLUSIVE: Commission outlines goals and timeline for ‘automotive omnibus’
Officials are hoping to simplify Euro 7 emission standard tests as part of an upcoming automotive ‘omnibus’ package, alongside plans for a new vehicle category to “make a business case” for small elec...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 15d
The European Commission is conducting additional analysis on the REACH proposal, but remains vague on a new timeline, as industry and Commission representatives warn that unfair competition from non-compliant importers is out of control ⬇️
REACH: Roswall going back to drawing board to ‘strengthen’ impact assessment
The European Commission is conducting additional analysis on the REACH proposal, but remains vague on a new timeline, as industry and Commission representatives warn that unfair competition from non-c...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 18d
The EU executive’s internal legislative watchdog has rejected an impact assessment for a proposed revision of the bloc’s flagship chemicals legislation ⬇️
Commission confirms negative opinion by Regulatory Scrutiny Board on REACH revision
The EU executive’s internal legislative watchdog has rejected an impact assessment for a proposed revision of the bloc’s flagship chemicals legislation, potentially throwing Commission plans for adopt...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 21d
The European Commission has announced plans to postpone the EU’s anti-deforestation legislation by another year, claiming that software problems are hindering the implementation of the groundbreaking rules ⬇️
‘Complicated beasts’: Bedevilled by IT problems, Commission seeks another delay to EUDR
The European Commission has announced plans to postpone the EU’s anti-deforestation legislation by another year, claiming that software problems are hindering the implementation of the groundbreaking ...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 22d
The EU’s trade chief has arrived in Indonesia for a signing ceremony to formally conclude a free trade agreement with Indonesia, opening up for greater access to the EU market for the world’s biggest palm oil producer ⬇️
Brussels on verge of signing new trade deal with Indonesia
The EU’s trade chief has arrived in Indonesia for a signing ceremony to formally conclude a free trade agreement with the country, opening up for greater access to the EU market for the world’s bigges...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · 29d
The EU executive has hinted at tentative plans for a new simplification package specifically aimed at reducing the administrative burden facing carmakers, with talks ongoing to set the scope of any legislative proposals ⬇️
Commission sketches out ‘comprehensive omnibus’ for auto industry
The EU executive has hinted at tentative plans for a new simplification package specifically aimed at reducing the administrative burden facing carmakers, with talks ongoing to set the scope of any le...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 11
The European Commission has dropped a reference to decarbonisation from the title of its upcoming proposal on industrial competitiveness, in a sign that it intends to boost a wider range of sectors such as AI ⬇️
Commission to shift focus of key industry bill away from decarbonisation
The European Commission has dropped a reference to decarbonisation from the title of its upcoming proposal on industrial competitiveness, in a sign that it intends to boost a wider range of sectors su...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 10
The EU should seek to “transform and bounce forward, in a sustainable, fair and democratic manner” as it deals with potentially “irreversible” changes to the climate and natural environment, the European Commission has said ⬇️
Faced with mounting environmental crisis, Commission promises ‘resilience 2.0’
The EU should seek to “transform and bounce forward, in a sustainable, fair and democratic manner” as it deals with potentially “irreversible” changes to the climate and natural environment, the Europ...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 9
Industry leaders have cautioned against backtracking on the EU’s commitment to ban tailpipe emissions for cars from 2035, noting that any delays or flexibility for “transitional technologies” would undermine investments in electrification ⬇️
Businesses urge Brussels to stay the course on car emissions ban
Industry leaders have cautioned against backtracking on the EU’s commitment to ban tailpipe emissions for cars from 2035, noting that any delays or flexibility for “transitional technologies” would un...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 8
INTERVIEW: The EEP's Sirpa Pietikäinen talks to ENDS Europe about efforts to roll back EU green legislation, a shifting political landscape in the European Parliament and the influence of “post-fact” politics ⬇️
‘Centre must hold’: MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen on EPP’s flirt with far-right
The long-serving EPP lawmaker talks to ENDS Europe about efforts to roll back EU green legislation, a shifting political landscape in the European Parliament and the influence of “post-fact” politics.
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 5
The Polish government has dismissed mooted ambitions to allow for 3 percentage points in international credits to meet the bloc’s 2040 emission reduction targets as “obviously insufficient” ⬇️
Warsaw floats plans to allow 10% offsets in 2040 goal
The Polish government has dismissed mooted ambitions to allow for 3 percentage points in international credits to meet the bloc’s 2040 emission reduction targets as “obviously insufficient”, while cal...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 4
The Danish presidency of the EU Council has restated its commitment to reaching a deal on new rules on greenwashing – while the European Commission has said the file is “in the hands of co-legislators” ⬇️
Green claims: Denmark sees need for more flexibility to strike deal
The Danish presidency of the EU Council has restated its commitment to reaching a deal on new rules on greenwashing – while the European Commission has said the file is “in the hands of co-legislators...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 4
The EU executive hopes to fast track the application of the EU-Mercosur agreement this year, ahead of it being ratified by national capitals ⬇️
Commission unveils proposal for swift adoption of EU-Mercosur trade deal
The EU executive hopes to fast track the application of the EU-Mercosur agreement this year, ahead of it being ratified by national capitals.
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Sep 3
Several national capitals have indicated that they might not take a stance on the EU’s 2040 emission reduction goal before a meeting of environment ministers in mid-September, as France continues to warn against rushing the process ⬇️
Member states on the fence as Denmark pushes for swift adoption of 2040 climate target
Several national capitals have indicated that they might not take a stance on the EU’s 2040 emission reduction goal before a meeting of environment ministers in mid-September, as France continues to w...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Aug 27
Automotive representatives have urged the European Commission to reopen CO2 emission cuts facing the sector over the coming decade to safeguard its competitiveness ⬇️
CO2 reduction targets ‘no longer feasible’, auto industry says
Automotive representatives have urged the European Commission to reopen CO2 emission cuts facing the sector over the coming decade to safeguard its competitiveness.
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Aug 22
Green groups have expressed concern that industry lobbying has led to authorities including unnecessary derogations in an updated proposal to restrict the use of PFAS in products ⬇️
Revised PFAS restriction proposal ‘reflects industry lobbying’, NGOs say
Green groups have expressed concern that industry lobbying has led to authorities including unnecessary derogations in an updated proposal to restrict the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P...
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Aug 20
Agencies behind a proposal to restrict PFAS under the REACH Regulation are recommending adding a number of additional short term exemptions – but additional restriction options for a number of industries, including derogations without a time limit, are also being considered ⬇️
PFAS restrictions ‘other than a ban’ considered for multiple industrial uses
Agencies behind a proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the REACH Regulation are recommending adding a number of additional short term exemptions.
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ENDS Europe @endseurope.com · Aug 19
INTERVIEW: The European Water Association's secretary general Arthur Guischet speaks to @awarren.bsky.social about the promising aspects of the European Commission’s recent communication on water resilience – as well as areas where uncertainties remain ⬇️
Interview: The water sector’s view on the EU resilience plans
The European Water Association’s secretary general Arthur Guischet speaks to ENDS Europe about the promising aspects of the European Commission’s recent communication on water resilience – as well as ...
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