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CLEW Guide to Europe's transition to climate neutrality

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CLEW Guide – EU

How the European Union is trying to legislate a path to net-zero

The European Union announced itself as a potential early climate champion in 2018 by pledging to reach climate-neutrality by 2050. Yet, rules and regulations are needed to bring emissions down sufficiently to make ‘climate neutrality’ a feasible reality. A lot of work has been done but much is still on the agenda. Politics clashes with policy, continuing to influence what degree of legislative ambition can be pursued. Read the Guide here.

CLEW Guide – France

France moves into action with new climate plan, green industry makeover

France has unveiled a new strategy for climate action with a view to slashing its carbon emissions by 55 percent compared to 1990 levels by the end of this decade. The government intends to leverage energy efficiency measures and the reduction of energy consumption. It also seeks to strengthen its nuclear industry by bringing new plants online following a series of unforeseen shutdowns amid skyrocketing energy prices and energy security woes due to droughts and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The deployment of more renewables is the final pillar of France’s decarbonisation plan, as it continues to lag behind the European targets. There is much progress still to be made despite a renewed push for hydrogen and carbon capture. This regularly updated guide provides an overview of France’s efforts to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Read the Guide here.

CLEW Guide – Poland

Upcoming election will shape direction and pace of Poland’s energy transition

In Poland there is agreement on the need for an energy transition across the political spectrum – something that was far from certain just a few years ago. But major differences remain over the pace and details of the transformation. Ahead of a key parliamentary election on 15 October, Poland's transition is sailing like a ship without a captain: with reality either exceeding the government’s plans (like in PV installed capacity) or not living up to them (like the prime minister's promise to hit one million EVs in 2025). The new government will face difficult decisions over the future of coal, keeping energy prices at acceptable level, and implementation of EU’s Fit for 55 legislation to reach the bloc's 2030 climate target. Read the Guide here.

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