European Commission (EC)

EC launches green transport strategy

The EU’s long-term strategy for reducing the bloc’s reliance on fossil fuels in the transport sector, published today, has already come under fire from environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for its heavy reliance on biofuels.

As the European Green Deal is implemented, with targets of more than 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transport, and for the EU to become a climate-neutral economy by 2050, while also working towards a zero-pollution ambition, the strategy to...

https://container-news.com/ec-launches-green-transport-strategy/

EC moves to clarify its ETS decision

European Commission (EC) proposals to extend the European Union’s (EU) Emission Trading System (ETS) to the maritime sector. The proposal will be put out for public consultation and requires an impact assessment to be conducted before legislation can be proposed.

In a vote that took place at the European Parliament last week, 16 September, the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to extend the EU ETS to the maritime sector in advance of an impact assessment or public consultation.

In a...

https://container-news.com/ec-moves-to-clarify-its-ets-decision/

Von der Leyen begins in frail position, DZ BANK international capital markets conference

Ursula von der Leyen

Von der Leyen begins in frail position, DZ BANK international capital markets conference

Commentary: Von der Leyen begins in frail position

By Joergen Oerstroem Moeller in Singapore

Ursula von der Leyen was approved to become the next European Commission president by a wafer-thin majority of 383 votes in the European Parliament. She must be ready to tackle several rounds of contentious negotiation that risk exacerbating divisions between EU countries. Bolstering co-operation on...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/24/von-der-leyen-begins-in-frail-position-dz-bank-international-capital-markets-conference/

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