We are paying a huge price for fossil fuels today in the form of the climate crisis. At the same time, we are dependent on imports from third countries. According to the European Commission, the energy price crisis is a signal to accelerate the development of renewable energy sources (RES) and reduce consumption.

If Slovakia wants to maintain its current level of industrial production, it must innovate. Investment decisions need to be made today, for which stable regulatory and legislative conditions are essential.

The European Commission has set up a legal framework to help countries achieve their climate targets - the "Fit for 55" legislative package. This has brought forward measures that will fundamentally affect the lives of ordinary people. Governments talk mainly about the costs of reducing emissions, but less is said about the benefits that the green economy will bring.

The circular economy is a key area for achieving the European Union's 2050 carbon neutrality target. The European Commission therefore plans to come up with new initiatives in the near future that will address all parts of the product life cycle. The first legislative package, the Sustainable Products Initiative, will see the light of day in December. It will be a cornerstone for building a circular economy. The aim of the package will be better quality and more sustainable products on the European market.