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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 9h

What if we complement the Paris Agreement with a treaty of non-proliferation of fossil fuels?, Susana Muhamad, former minister of Colombia raises the question as a need for effectiveness.
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Susana Muhamad, politóloga y activista climática: “El Acuerdo de París no está funcionando”

La exministra colombiana de medio ambiente impulsa la creación de un tratado internacional de no proliferación de combustibles. “Hay una dependencia de todo el sistema financiero y político de las ren...

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 1d

Another court case on liability risks for those pushing for climate action delays or feeding misinformation. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/c...

Maryland Judges Weigh Whether Cities Can Sue Over Climate Change

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 1d

The economic case for green energy and climate action is undeniable, even if some still fight actively against it!!!
We, in Europe, have good reasons to accelerate our energy transition and climate action plans!! 🇪🇺
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Global renewable capacity is set to grow strongly, driven by solar PV - News - IEA

Global renewable capacity is set to grow strongly, driven by solar PV - News from the International Energy Agency

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 1d

Cities are essential for citizens quality of life.
Great to hear from mayors and deputy mayors of @eurocities.eu their strong commitment to high ambition climate action.
Housing, energy, resilience, water, mobility…We need to join forces and cooperate wisely in an effective manner.
Always with you!

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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 2d

Discover how the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) is partnering with #C3S to address climate uncertainty in European energy systems. By integrating #C3S data into its grid planning, ENTSO-E is helping ensure a secure, resilient energy future for Europe.

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Jessika Roswall @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu · 2d

Following the adoption of the European Water Resilience Strategy, the first Water Resilience Forum will bring together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society to chart the path toward a water-resilient EU by 2050.

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Water Resilience Forum

Following the adoption of the European Water Resilience Strategy on 4 June 2025, the first Water Resilience Forum will bring together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society to c...

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 2d

All over the world people ask to stop this long lasting shameful cruelty.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

Israel continues Gaza bombardment as Trump plan negotiators arrive in Cairo

Talks on Monday expected to focus on release of hostages and end to war, after Israel kills 63 people in Gaza in past day Negotiators have arrived in Cairo before talks on Monday expected to focus on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a broader end to the war, as Israel continued strikes on the Palestinian territory, killing 63 people in the last 24 hours. The talks on Monday would focus on the first phase of Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, the Egyptian foreign ministry said, which is the release of the remaining 48 hostages held by Hamas in return for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Continue reading...

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 3d

Guillermo, sensato y respetuoso. Con la fuerza de quien nunca olvida la importancia de las causas nobles y su defensa honesta.
Comprometido con su tierra y la justicia, construyendo oportunidades para los extremeños, orgulloso de su gente.
Su tierra, su familia y su partido, agradecidos siempre.

elDiario.es @eldiario.es · 3d

OBITUARIO | ‘Vara, el socialista que siempre se vio pequeño’

✍️ Por Esther Palomera

Vara, el socialista que siempre se vio pequeño

En tantos meses de tratamiento, sólo una vez se permitió compartir lo que sentía y no fue para lamentar, sino para reconocer, sí, la dureza de lo vivido con la quimio antes de ser intervenido, pero so...

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 3d

Hoy me he sumado en Madrid a los miles de ciudadanos que piden paz para Palestina..
Por un futuro en paz y dos estados con todos sus derechos y libertades.
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Última hora de las manifestaciones en apoyo al pueblo palestino y la flotilla de Gaza, en directo | Decenas de miles de personas salen a las calles de Madrid para expresar su rechazo al Gobierno de Ne...

Esta tarde hay convocados actos de protesta en toda España, como Granada, Valencia o Murcia | La marcha en Barcelona de esta mañana ha congregado a 70.000 participantes, según la Guardia Urbana

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

Together, these efforts show what European solidarity means in practice: no region is left alone in the face of climate-driven disasters.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

In addition, we have approved the reallocation of €645 million from Spain’s Cohesion Policy funds through the RESTORE mechanism — further strengthening Europe’s support to rebuild homes, infrastructure, and lives.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

📍Today, the Commission has proposed allocating €945 million from the EU Solidarity Fund to support Spain’s recovery from the devastating floods that swept through Valencia in October 2024.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

The European Union stands by those hit hardest when disasters strike.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

💬 Have your say! Share your views in the public consultation until 4 November.

📝 We aim to publish the final rules still this year.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

This revision is about giving families, young people, and vulnerable communities a fair chance at decent, affordable living. 🫶

🏘️ It’s part of our wider European Affordable Housing Plan, tackling one of today’s most urgent social challenges.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

👉 A new category for affordable housing will make it easier for Member States to provide support without lengthy approval procedures, so help can reach households struggling to find a home at affordable conditions.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

By updating the rules on Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI), EU countries will have simpler and faster tools to support affordable housing. This means they can react more quickly to the housing crisis and adapt solutions to local needs.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

We’re taking action to make housing more affordable — for more people, more quickly.

📢 Today, we’re launching a public consultation on our revised State aid rules to help Member States boost affordable housing.

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Commission consults on revised State aid rules for better access to affordable housing

The European Commission has today launched a public consultation on the revision of the State aid rules to help Member States with affordable housing. This revision of the services of general economic

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 5d

Speaking about the health of the planet, the @pik-potsdam.bsky.social has something to tell us (and it is not good news! 😢).
🌍

www.planetaryhealthcheck.org

Planetary Health Check – Our planet’s vital signs are flashing red

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Ember @ember-energy.org · 6d

NEW | Surging wind and solar power helped make electricity in Spain CHEAPER than in most European countries.

📈 As wind and solar grows…
📉 …The influence of costly fossil fuels on the electricity price shrinks

https://loom.ly/8DEmqVc

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 6d

Far from being a hurdle, State aid rules create the conditions for fairness and innovation directing public support where markets alone fall short, and ensuring a level playing field for all.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 6d

🏘️ State aid rules on housing will help Member States invest in affordable homes supporting citizens and national authorities.

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 6d

💶 Through the CISAF framework, we quickly unlock long-term investment in Europe’s green transition

🏭 IPCEIs help pool public and private investment for cross-border projects that no single Member State could achieve alone

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Teresa Ribera @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu · 6d

👉 When used strategically, State aid delivers real results:

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