“We are facing the green and digital transformation of our economies … and it’s very important that in this process we are not leaving countries and regions behind,” Dombrovskis said, speaking ahead of the celebrations of 20 years of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia joining the EU. … Read more
Le Maire’s urgings may run afoul of EU rules. In principle, the EU bans measures that favor one country’s companies over another for public contracts. The move also comes shortly after the EU finalized the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), which indirectly encourages EU countries to buy European solar panels, something France desired. France wants to … Read more
The talks come as the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC), the body representing photovoltaic producers, this week sent a letter to Brussels appealing for “urgent” measures including a swift, EU-led buyout of their inventories. The group argues that subsidized Chinese mass production of solar modules — which currently sell for half the price of their … Read more
The European Union (EU) has unveiled a substantial €4 billion (£3.4 billion) state aid investment earmarked for the establishment of new factories dedicated to the production of electric batteries for cars, heat pumps and solar panels. This initiative marks a pivotal step in the EU’s commitment to fostering a greener future and reducing dependence on … Read more
