Decoding Brussels

The FES Just Climate series Decoding Brussels highlights the developments of climate and energy policy that shape the European political debates in Brussels. They untangle and explain the decisions and policy orientations regarding energy, climate, industrial and labor policy.

Decoding Brussels

31.01.2024 | Decoding Brussels, Just European Green Deal, News

CBAM – a game changer for global carbon reduction policies?

Does the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM make countries around the world adopt more climate friendly policies? Or is it only protecting…


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30.03.2023 | Decoding Brussels, Just European Green Deal

The key provisions in the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act

Major economies are acting to combine their climate, energy security, and industrial policies into broader strategies for their economic systems. On…


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17.11.2022 | Decoding Brussels, Just European Green Deal

How fast can Europe accelerate the rollout of renewable energy?

Europe takes another step to accelerate the roll-out of renewables by removing permitting bottlenecks. Will this make a real difference on the ground?


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31.10.2022 | Decoding Brussels, Just European Green Deal, Going local and let people drive change

The European Year of Skills 2023 – more than just a slogan?

The digital and ecological transition accelerates, and with it the shortage of skilled workers. The EU is looking for solutions, but doubts remain.


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14.06.2022 | Decoding Brussels, Just European Green Deal

Europe’s emergency exit out of Russian energy supply

Are the measures foreseen by the EU socially balanced and ambitious enough? And what stumbling blocs sneak along the way?


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31.05.2022 | Decoding Brussels, Just European Green Deal

Update on the EU ETS for buildings and road transport

Considerable adjustments to the Commission’s initial proposal took place. What happened in between and where do we stand now?


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03.05.2022 | Decoding Brussels, Energize it, industrialize it and make it work

Are the joint gas purchase agreements the ultimate expression of EU solidarity?

The joint gas purchase agreements show European solidarity in action. But will this work in practice?


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30.03.2022 | Decoding Brussels, Just European Green Deal

Milestone or stumbling stone?

What does the Russian-Ukrainian war mean for the EU’s climate policy? Will renewables now be expanded? Or are fossil fuels facing a revival?

What does the Russian invasion mean for the EU’s climate policy? Will renewables now be expanded? Or are fossil fuels facing a revival?


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09.03.2022 | Decoding Brussels, Energize it, industrialize it and make it work

Geopolitical clouds are disrupting Europe’s energy system

Geopolitical clouds are disrupting Europe’s energy system

How dependent is Europe on Russian oil and gas right now? What would be the consequences of a supply stop? What are the alternatives?


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01.03.2022 | Decoding Brussels, Just European Green Deal

Can the proposal for the ETS 2 survive the political storm?

ETS 2 for building and road transport

Housing and traffic are drivers of emission. Should they be subjected to emissions trading than? Or will this cut off poorer households?


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All News & Events

| Keep cool and don't carry on, News

That's how it all comes together. Even if the right likes to twist it and present it differently: the real attack on our freedom is global warming. If…


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08.12.2023 | Energize it, industrialize it and make it work, Publication

It‘s all about jobs: investing in Europe’s workers and qualifications for a competitive clean economy

An ecological miracle on the labour market? Or rather job losses? The impact on employment and job profiles in Europe of ecological modernisation is a…


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| The Nuclear Series, Event, News

The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2023 - Global Launch Event 06 December 2023

The annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR) provides a comprehensive overview of nuclear power plant data, including information on…


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