Read about the Renovation Wave Stategy, estimated to result in the renovation of 35 million buildings and the creation of 160,000 green construction jobs by 2030.
Read MoreThis week, the European Commission President von der Leyen gave a compelling speech on a renewed EU-US alliance particularly focused on strengthening bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
Read MoreThe European Commission has initiated another key element towards implementation of the European Green Deal (EGD). With a target of European carbon neutrality by 2050, fossil fuel reduction through energy transformation is an important component of the EGD. This blog addresses two newly opened public consultations regarding the use of tax policy to encourage energy efficiency, smarter distribution, and greater use of renewable sources.
Read MoreThis week’s Friday Five focuses on American leadership and culture. Curated by Amplia Group Co-Founder, Darren Katz.
Read MoreThe European Commission has begun the process of reviewing the EU’s trade policy in the context of dramatic global changes in the past few years. One key takeaway is that the EC intends to meld trade policy with the European Green Deal, the Digital Transformation, and COVID recovery. Another is that Europe is poised to step into the void created by the United States’ stepping back as a leader on global trade.
Read MoreEvery two weeks our partner in Brussels, Passerele Public Affairs, publishes its brief highlighting 5 EU developments impacting the legal sector and creating opportunities to make a difference with EU lawmakers.
Read MoreAs part of its ambition to establish the European Union as a leader on the international stage, the EU is focusing on the protection of biodiversity and on building a sustainable food chain.
Recently the EU has proposed these two issues as key elements of the European Green Deal (EGD). Both initiatives have been adopted to consider implementation in the context of COVID-19 recovery. The European Parliament will now consider the proposals.
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