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Global Coalition Calls for No Further Weakening of EU Batteries Due Diligence Rules

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Changes to Batteries Regulation rules would threaten responsible and resilient supply chains and weaken European companies’ competitive advantage. A coalition of over 30 global civil society organisations, labour organisations, investors and businesses have called on the European Parliament to prevent any further weakening of the due diligence requirements of the … [continued]

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De Meo’s Mid-Level Player Renault Could Be Europe’s Automotive Future

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In many markets European carmakers are falling behind Chinese EV manufacturers as they have little to offer to aspiring drivers in the Global South right now. Last year Luca de Meo took me aside at the Geneva motor show to explain his vision for Europe’s automotive future. The Renault CEO … [continued]

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EU’s Reliance on Carbon Credits Risks Making a “Paper Tiger” of Europe’s Climate Efforts

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The European Commission’s decision to allow offsets to meet its 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 will severely weaken Europe’s climate efforts, says T&E. The Commission has announced it will be sticking to its 90% emissions reduction target by 2040, giving Europe’s carmakers, airlines, shipping companies, fuel producers and other … [continued]

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