October 2017 The European Commission has made a proposal in the context of a revised RED (Renewable Energy Directive) that would phase out to a large extent the production of conventional or first-generation biofuels, produced from EU feedstock. Why are conventional biofuels being targeted for quasi-extinction? Are they not valuable in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, […]
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Negotiations for the EU Budget: any figures at this stage
The last “balance sheet” of the discussions for the future Multiannual Financial Framework was presented to the European Affairs Council, but the document does not contain any figures at this stage, neither on the total volume nor on the amounts broken down according to the different headings. While the Commission insists that the deadline should be respected, the European Council of 20 and 21 June did not do more than inviting to follow the discussions this autumn.
June: highlights in chronology
13/06 Commissioner Oettinger pushes to maintain the timetable
18/06 Presentation of budget talks: no figures for the CAP
20-21/06 Details on the next MFF: rendez-vous in October 2019
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