Fossil gas lurking all over Poland
Poland foresees the massive expansion of fossil gas use. Despite the fact that fossil gas has no future in Europe, Poland aims to become a blueprint for fossil fuel dependency and fund its gas [...]
Czechia’s polluting companies swallowing money from the Modernisation Fund
Big polluters will receive a major share of the Czech Modernisation Fund, thereby delaying the transformation towards a more decentralised and democratised energy system.
Bulgaria plans to replace its coal dependence with fossil gas addiction
Bulgaria plans to use Recovery funds for switching from coal to gas. This risks increasing fossil gas dependency for households, and making energy transition very expensive.
Ida-Virumaa region turns off oil shale heating, replacing it with climate-friendly solutions
In the Estonian region of Ida-Virumaa, a well-designed Just Transition Plan will phase out shale oil and replace it with greener and more efficient heating solutions.
Romania channels EU cash into more fossil gas distribution
Romania plans on using EU regional funds for the expansion of the gas distribution system, despite the existence of more sustainable alternatives and at odds with the energy transition.
Taxpayers’ gift to France’s most polluting companies
The French government will give a blank check worth €2.5 billion to the most polluting companies in France. The perfect incentive to not change anything.
Out of sight, out of mind: Central Eastern Europe’s sneaky recovery planning
The EU affirms that public participation is key to the success of a European green recovery. Then why is it not happening in Central Eastern Europe?
