After Montenegro as the first and only country from the Western Balkans Six that submitted a Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 in February(1) –when the NDCs providing the 2035 commitment were due–, Serbia’s NDC came as a surprise within the extended informal deadline of September, though unfortunately without raising the ambition and presenting a conditional mitigation […] The post Western Balkans NDCs 3.0: Serbia joins Montenegro in updating climate commitments, yet ambition fal...| CAN Europe
In the context of the ratifying process of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (“EMPA”), this legal opinion is to examine whether the bilateral safeguards chapter contained in the Interim Trade Agreement (“ITA”) would provide sufficient protection for the EU agricultural sectors most vulnerable to increased imports of Mercosur products. This note provides a preliminary analysis of […] The post Legal opinion: Bilateral safeguard measures for the agri-sector in the EU-Mercosur trade...| CAN Europe
Brussels, 21 October 2025, The general COP30 negotiating position adopted today by EU Environment Ministers offers some overdue signals, including the need to transition away from fossil fuels and accelerate clean energy roll-out. These signals should not be confused as action though. With climate impacts worsening and fossil fuel interests undermining progress, the EU cannot […] The post Press Release: Still Half the Package – What’s a COP30 negotiation stance, without a climate target...| CAN Europe
WESTERN BALKANS At COP30 in Belém, CAN Europe will advocate for more ambitious and fair climate policies in the Western Balkan region. The Western Balkans climate ambition is critical for the EU accession process, and ultimately affects Europe’s climate goals. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 3.0 in the Western Balkans should be tailored to reflect both […] The post COP30: Key Demands for the Western Balkans and Türkiye appeared first on CAN Europe.| CAN Europe
On Monday, October 20, EU Energy Ministers will meet for a critical discussion on the proposed REPowerEU Regulation, which aims to phase out Russian fossil gas and oil imports. Ahead of the meeting, together with a coalition of civil society organisations, we are publishing a Joint Statement calling on Member States to uphold the European […] The post Joint Statement: Civil Society Calls on EU Energy Ministers to uphold the European Parliament’s ambition on the Proposal to Ban Russian Gas...| CAN Europe
As EU Environment Ministers meet in Brussels to finalise the EUs negotiating position for COP30, CAN Europe hosts a global panel of experts to unpack what’s at stake. WHERE: CAN Europe’s LinkedIn WHEN: Live broadcasted on Tuesday 21 October 13:30 Brussels time This live discussion will explore: The EU’s role and strategy in the lead-up […] The post Event: Inside the EU’s COP30 Playbook: Priorities, Pitfalls and Global Perspectives appeared first on CAN Europe.| CAN Europe
Ahead of the European Council meeting (23-24 October 2025) members of the Coalition for Higher Ambition have written to EU Heads of State and Government to ask for support a domestic 2040 net emission reduction target of at least 90%, to finally confirm the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement ahead of COP30. Read the […] The post Statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition urging to support an ambitious EU 2040 domestic emission reduction target ahead of COP30 appeared first on CA...| CAN Europe
Brussels, 16 October 2025 – As the public consultation on the European Housing Affordability Plan comes to a close this week, NGOs from around Europe gather at a stunt auction outside of the European Parliament to call on the EU Policymakers not to sell people’s right to housing – but instead deliver a plan that […] The post Press Release: Our right to housing is not for sale appeared first on CAN Europe.| CAN Europe
CAN Europe, together with 53 other NGOs, sent a joint letter opposing the recent statement by the Finnish and Swedish Prime Ministers, which calls for weakening the EU’s Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Regulation. Our main message to decision-makers is clear: they should reject the claims made by the Finnish and Swedish […] The post International NGO response to Finnish and Swedish Prime Minister statements on LULUCF appeared first on CAN Europe.| CAN Europe
Ahead of the Environment Council on 21 October 2025, in which Council conclusions on preparations for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC will be adopted, CAN Europe has written to EU Environment ministers with a number of key demands. As COP30 approaches, marking ten years since the Paris Agreement, the EU […]| CAN Europe
The civil society organisations, CAN Europe and GLAN, are calling on the European Commission, in court, to revise the greenhouse gas emissions it has authorised Member States to emit by 2030, as set out in their annual emissions allocations under the Effort Sharing Regulation. The General Court of the EU is holding a public hearing […]| CAN Europe
When: 24 September 2025 Where: General Court of the European Union, Luxembourg Who: GLAN and CAN Europe against the European Commission What is the hearing about? Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe have filed a case before the EU General Court against the European Commission over its greenhouse gas emissions […]| CAN Europe
Ahead of the September ENV Council (18th) and ENVI Committee vote (23rd), the Coalition for Higher Ambition, an alliance of European business, major city networks and regional governments and civil society organisations, has written to European leaders to voice support a 2040 net domestic emission reduction target of at least 90% and an ambitious Nationally […]| CAN Europe
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 elected Commission, especially in combination with the revised European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).| CAN Europe
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Brussels, July 28 – CAN Europe’s reaction to the US-EU trade deal announcement: Esther Bollendorff, Senior Gas Policy Coordinator, CAN Europe: “The new US-EU trade deal is a dramatic U-turn on the European Commission’s and President Von der Leyen’s priorities from a couple of years ago: namely building a future proof European Green Deal based […]| CAN Europe
Brussels, 26 June 2025, for immediate release – EU Member States should submit their Social Climate Plans to the European Commission by 30 June next week. This is a pivotal moment in preparing for the launch of the EU’s new carbon pricing system for buildings and road transport (ETS2), set to start in 2027. READ […]| CAN Europe
Prioritising climate action in an era of rising threats to democracy and global justice Annual report 2024 Hot topics_ From Bonn to Belém: Progress report and what EU needs to do + Read more Interactive tool: Where do the Green Investments go in the EU’s long-term budget? + Read more Take action: Stop the climate […]| CAN Europe
New in-depth data research from five leading climate and environment organisations reveals that only a minority of MEPs during the 2019-2024 mandate acted to protect Europe’s climate, nature and air quality.| CAN Europe
