The European Ombudsman has formally questioned the European Commission's handling of recent proposals aimed at scaling back corporate sustainability requirements, raising concerns over transparency and procedural compliance.
EU Member States have significantly closed the gap to achieving the 2030 energy and climate targets.
The Romanian Competition Council announced its analysis of the deal through which Greece's Public Power Corporation (PPC) plans to acquire the operators of the Fântânele-Cogealac wind farm.
The Commission has adopted four guidance documents to help EU countries transpose and implement revised renewable energy and energy efficiency directives into national law.
The updated Directive on industrial and livestock rearing emissions entered into force on 4 August, revising the former Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
The European Commission announced that it would apply additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese electric vehicles from next month.
The European Commission advanced efforts to support the European hydrogen market by initiating a pilot mechanism.
The European Council has greenlit a series of measures aimed at building a more interconnected and resilient electricity grid across Europe.
The European Council has approved a plan to create a more connected and resilient electricity network across Europe.
The European Commission welcomed the final adoption of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), setting the EU on a path to boost domestic manufacturing of key clean technologies.
European Commission voted on the first-ever EU regulations aimed at curbing methane emissions from the energy sector.
The European Critical Raw Materials Act came into effect, aiming to ensure a diverse, secure, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for the EU's industry.
The Europan Council adopted a regulation and a directive that established common internal market rules for renewable and natural gases and hydrogen.
EU Commission announced that two Chinese-owned renewable energy developers have pulled out from a public tender to build a solar photovoltaic park in Romania.
The European Commission has approved the registration of a European Citizens' Initiative titled ‘Save the Planet by shifting taxation from labour to greenhouse gas emissions.
The European Union countries have given final approval to a law aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from trucks.
The European Council has formally endorsed a directive aimed at extending reporting deadlines for specific industries and companies outside the EU.
The Romanian Ministry of Energy announced that he offshore wind energy law will come into effect on May 30th.
European Parliament passed the Net-Zero Industry Act to boost EU production of technologies crucial for decarbonization efforts.
The European Parliament adopted the provisional political agreement reached with EU countries on new measures to improve air quality in the EU.
The European Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and to reduce the quantity of packaging waste in the EU.
European Parliament embraced plans aimed at facilitating the incorporation of renewable and low-carbon gases, notably hydrogen, into the European Union's gas market.
The European Council officially ratified a revised directive aimed at improving the energy performance of buildings.
The European Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, marking the final step in the decision-making process.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
51% of Romanian entrepreneurs see sustainability as a way to reduce operational costs, yet the same proportion say implementation is too expensive, according to a new study by BRD Groupe Société Générale. Conducted among micro and small-to-medium enterprises, the research outlines how Romanian entrepreneurs perceive the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to sustainable business models.
