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The European Commission’s nearly two-trillion-euro seven-year budget prepares the Union for crises, but backs away from radical emissions cuts, weakens nature protection, and makes concessions to industry. And while the EU is reducing its dependence on Russian gas, it still imports Russian steel and ammonia—undercutting domestic producers and indirectly supporting the war, writes Irena Jenčová.
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Slovakia is losing ground in rankings of competitiveness and credibility. Clean technologies could change that, yet instead of pursuing reforms, the government is investing its energy in preserving Russian gas supplies, writes Irena Jenčová.
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The European Commission is pushing for a 90 percent emissions reduction by 2040 but leaves a loophole: countries can “buy” part of the target through climate projects abroad. Scientists warn of greenwashing and moral hazard, yet Germany—a key player in EU climate policy—has already backed the flexible approach.
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After China tightened exports of rare-earth magnets crucial for electric vehicles and military technology in October, the EU is responding with the REsourceEU plan. It aims to strengthen domestic mining and processing, coordinate purchases with Japan, and reduce the risk of resource-related coercion.
