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 🌎💚
www.bankwatch.org
www.bankwatch.org
We’re joining a campaign to reclaim the EU’s public bank for the public good.
🤑 Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit over people, climate justice and social equity. This must change!
Read our policy recommendations: counter-balance.org/social-and-g...
🤑 Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit over people, climate justice and social equity. This must change!
Read our policy recommendations: counter-balance.org/social-and-g...
January 21, 2026 at 1:52 PM
We’re joining a campaign to reclaim the EU’s public bank for the public good.
🤑 Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit over people, climate justice and social equity. This must change!
Read our policy recommendations: counter-balance.org/social-and-g...
🤑 Right now, the @eib.org is prioritising competitiveness and corporate profit over people, climate justice and social equity. This must change!
Read our policy recommendations: counter-balance.org/social-and-g...
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...
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.
🔥 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.
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
3/ Full position: bankwatch.org/publication/...
December 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
3/ Full position: bankwatch.org/publication/...
2/ From biodiversity financing and just transition gaps to fundamental rights compliance, partnership principles and EIB lending targets, our key concerns and recommendations highlight where urgent improvements are needed.
December 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
2/ From biodiversity financing and just transition gaps to fundamental rights compliance, partnership principles and EIB lending targets, our key concerns and recommendations highlight where urgent improvements are needed.
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
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...
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...
✈️Despite its protected status & years of public concern, Almaty’s 1947 VIP terminal was demolished in an @ebrd.bsky.social-backed airport expansion project. A local group has now filed a formal complaint, citing violations of cultural, environmental & transparency laws. bankwatch.org/blog/replica...
December 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
✈️Despite its protected status & years of public concern, Almaty’s 1947 VIP terminal was demolished in an @ebrd.bsky.social-backed airport expansion project. A local group has now filed a formal complaint, citing violations of cultural, environmental & transparency laws. bankwatch.org/blog/replica...
3/ For the next EU budget, we need binding biodiversity targets. Without them, the EU’s 2030 nature restoration pledges will remain empty promises.
Read more: bankwatch.org/blog/biodive...
Read more: bankwatch.org/blog/biodive...
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
3/ For the next EU budget, we need binding biodiversity targets. Without them, the EU’s 2030 nature restoration pledges will remain empty promises.
Read more: bankwatch.org/blog/biodive...
Read more: bankwatch.org/blog/biodive...
1/ Hanság, once one of central Europe’s largest wetlands, was set to be revived under Hungary’s recovery and resilience plan. But a 2025 plan revision scrapped the project entirely.
bankwatch.org/blog/biodive...
@foehungary-mtvsz.bsky.social
bankwatch.org/blog/biodive...
@foehungary-mtvsz.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
1/ Hanság, once one of central Europe’s largest wetlands, was set to be revived under Hungary’s recovery and resilience plan. But a 2025 plan revision scrapped the project entirely.
bankwatch.org/blog/biodive...
@foehungary-mtvsz.bsky.social
bankwatch.org/blog/biodive...
@foehungary-mtvsz.bsky.social
1/ Our new analysis shows the EU’s Reform and Growth Facility is not yet speeding up the energy transition in the Western Balkans. Only Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia have made any progress. With EUR 750 million at stake for energy reforms, the EU and governments must speed up.
December 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
1/ Our new analysis shows the EU’s Reform and Growth Facility is not yet speeding up the energy transition in the Western Balkans. Only Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia have made any progress. With EUR 750 million at stake for energy reforms, the EU and governments must speed up.
1/❗It’s time to complete the nature safeguards of the Energy Community Treaty!
Environmental rules must match EU standards to ensure fair competition and protect nature.
Environmental rules must match EU standards to ensure fair competition and protect nature.
December 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
1/❗It’s time to complete the nature safeguards of the Energy Community Treaty!
Environmental rules must match EU standards to ensure fair competition and protect nature.
Environmental rules must match EU standards to ensure fair competition and protect nature.