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Experts in Sweden have cautioned that the government’s climate policy undermines efforts to cut CO₂ emissions from transport by 70 per cent by 2030, while aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. This warning coincides with a recent protest regarding these critical environmental targets.
EU ENERGY MATTERS
Europe grapples with surging gas prices following record low storage levels this morning.
Member states seek coordinated responses to mitigate impact.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has paid tribute to Siim Kallas, the former Estonian Prime Minister and European Commission Vice-President, who died at 77. Metsola acknowledged Kallas’s pivotal role in Estonia’s state-building and currency introduction, extending condolences to his family, including daughter Kaja Kallas.
US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to withdraw from NATO have escalated following a lack of support from European allies in response to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts highlight that US law complicates any potential exit, requiring Senate approval for such a move.
In Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, lignite mining remains crucial, with production projected to rise from 700,000 tonnes in 2022 to 800,000 by 2026. Despite the health risks and environmental impact, local authorities argue the region’s energy needs justify continued operations at ageing coal facilities.
Hungarians will vote on Sunday, 12 April 2026, in pivotal parliamentary elections that could reshape the nation’s relationship with the European Union. Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces off against Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, which advocates for pro-European policies and renewed access to EU funds.
EFFECTIVE EU ACTION
This morning, Europe intensifies collaborative efforts on energy stability and cybersecurity amidst growing geopolitical tensions.
Key discussions to shape future resilience are underway.
US Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary on 4-5 April to meet Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and discuss the US-Hungary partnership. This visit comes ahead of Hungary’s general election, following President Trump’s endorsement of Orbán’s conservative agenda earlier this year.
Soaring energy prices and potential supply disruptions are forcing the European Union to balance climate goals with energy affordability. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen stated the bloc will uphold its green transition, urging nations to invest in renewables despite delayed coal phase-outs in Italy and Germany’s short-term reliance on fossil fuels.
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