EU Commission proposes 90% emissions reduction by 2040
The European Commission has announced its new climate target for 2040, just in time for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in November.
Germany to face delay in payment of billions in EU climate funding
Germany has not yet submitted its plans for accessing funds from the EU Social Climate Fund. The country’s environment ministry has downplayed the delay.
Of Pride and platforms: enr interview with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath
From the rule of law in individual EU member states to cheap imports from China: there was a lot to discuss when the European Newsroom sat down for an interview with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath on July 1.
EU Commissioner McGrath: Chinese trading platforms need to play by EU rules
European Commissioner Michael McGrath is worried about the huge flood of small parcels into the EU – mainly from China – posing risks to EU citizens and businesses. He hopes to move forward on the issue during a trip to China later this year.
EU Rule of Law Commissioner McGrath hits back at Orbán’s Budapest Pride accusations
European Commissioner Michael McGrath brushed off accusations that the EU intentionally got involved with Budapest’s Pride celebrations. Amid an ongoing dispute with Hungary over the rule of law, he also said that Brussels is examining new ways to enforce the conditionality mechanism linked to EU funds.