Kadri Simson said: “The IEA’s review of EU energy policy comes at a crucial moment, as we debate the investment priorities for our economic recovery and the future EU budget,” “The review supports the Commission’s firm commitment to a green recovery, which is at the heart of our proposal for a €750 billion recovery plan. We will continue to work closely with the IEA as we design European policies to transform our energy sector and at the same time provide jobs, growth and better quality of life”

moderndiplomacy Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:18:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “The IEA’s review of EU energy policy comes at a crucial moment, as we debate the investment priorities for our economic recovery and the future EU budget,” “The review supports the Commission’s firm commitment to a green recovery, which is at the heart of our proposal for a €750 billion recovery plan. We will continue to work closely with the IEA as we design European policies to transform our energy sector and at the same time provide jobs, growth and better quality of life”

moderndiplomacy Wednesday, July 1, 2020 2:39:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “I do have great hopes, and I do see a big ambition also from the European Parliament’s side” “There are all the necessary conditions to achieve agreement,”

reuters-af Tuesday, June 30, 2020 8:04:00 PM CEST

Pascal Canfin said: “We cannot take the risk of delaying the climate law, as all other packages will also be delayed,”

reuters-af Tuesday, June 30, 2020 8:04:00 PM CEST

Frans Timmermans said: “Our Green Deal ambition is to demonstrate a new model for inclusive transformation, which is based on just transition, and then work with our partners in the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Southern Africa, India and Asia who are faced with the same challenges. We want to make sure that no region is left behind,” “And frankly, I hope that we can be even more audacious in our aspirations because your regions are not only endowed with natural resources but also with skilled workforce, technicians, engineers and people of great work ethic who get up early. You can be at the forefront of the Green Deal and we want to help you bring this vision into coal and carbon-intensive regions, your regions, have been the backbone of industrial growth in Europe for decades. There is no doubt that the Green Deal is a challenge, but one which also brings new opportunities,”

neurope Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:18:00 PM CEST

Frans Timmermans said: “Yes, we want to become the world’s first climate neutral continent by 2050. But we also want to become the world’s industrial powerhouse for innovative clean and circular solutions, which the world so desperately needs,” “The Green Deal is our Europe’s new growth strategy and my message to those who work in coal mines, peat bogs, oil shale mines, steel plants, fertilizer plants and other carbon-intensive sectors is that we need your skills to build a new industry. We will protect nature, climate and biodiversity but we will not let Europe become a museum. Rather, it will be at the forefront of the new world economy, based on innovation and clean energy,”

neurope Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:18:00 PM CEST

Elisa Ferreira said: “They were in the last decades the economic backbone of our growth and they need to be supported to seize the new opportunities. This is why we have proposed the creation of the Just Transition Fund and the Just Transition Mechanism,”

neurope Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:18:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “Exchange project ideas. It creates bonds and ties between regions across Europe. One good example is the tripartite cooperation between Germany, Poland and Czechia where the border regions of these countries have set a common vision for transition and share and collaborate on what could help their regions prosper, like alternative fuels or tourism,”

neurope Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:18:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said (about Frans Timmermans): “But as Frans already said – due to expanding scope, we will call them Just Transition Teams from now on. They act as a meeting point between the Commission and Member States at national, regional and local level, between public and private sector and trade unions to discuss strategy and project development,”

neurope Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:18:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “These projects cover so many areas that could support local citizens. From spatial planning, to clean air, or cultural heritage,”

neurope Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:18:00 PM CEST

Frans Timmermans ricordato: «Il mondo è cambiato in modi che non avremmo potuto immaginare solo 5 mesi fa e il cambiamento delle nostre vite quotidiane è arrivato a un ritmo che non abbiamo mai visto nella storia moderna. Molte delle vostre regioni sono state particolarmente colpite dall’epidemia di Covid-19, specialmente dove è così difficile far rispettare le distanze sociali, nelle miniere di carbone. Il lavoro in molte industrie essenziali ha dovuto continuare. Mentre ricostruiamo le nostre economie e le nostre società, dovremo resistere a cadere nella trappola della ricostruzione di vecchie strutture. Semplicemente non possiamo permetterci di pagare per tornare al business as usual e poi pagare di nuovo per trasformarci. Dovremmo invece cogliere questa opportunità per ricostruire un’economia più sostenibile. Lo dobbiamo ai nostri figli e ai nostri nipoti che continueranno a ripagare i debiti che facciamo ora per salvare l’Europa da un declino economico e dare a tutti un futuro migliore. La crescita inclusiva per le generazioni presenti e future, per le città e le regioni rurali, per le regioni carbonifere e per le regioni ad alta intensità di carbonio è al centro dell’European Green Deal. Io stesso vengo da una regione di estrazione del carbone nei Paesi Bassi, nel Limburgo meridionale, dove l’ultima miniera di carbone è stata chiusa nel 1974, quando avevo 13 anni. Comprendo i rischi di una transizione non gestita e non preparata. La disoccupazione di massa può bloccare le comunità e colpire le regioni per diverse generazioni. Alcuni non si sono mai ripresi perché anche tutte le transizioni non gestite sono ingiuste. L’ambizione del nostro Green Deal è quella di mostrare un nuovo modello per la trasformazione inclusiva, che si basa solo sulla transizione, e quindi lavorare con i nostri partner nei Balcani occidentali, Ucraina, Africa meridionale, India e Asia che devono affrontare le stesse sfide. Vogliamo assicurarci che nessuna regione venga lasciata indietro. E francamente, spero che possiamo essere ancora più audaci nelle nostre aspirazioni perché le vostre regioni non sono solo dotate di risorse naturali ma anche di manodopera qualificata, tecnici, ingegneri e persone di grande etica del lavoro che si alzano la mattina presto. Possono essere in prima linea nel Green Deal e vogliamo aiutarli a trasformare questa visione in realtà»

greenreport Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:04:00 PM CEST

Elisa Ferreira assicurato: «Non lasceremo nessuno indietro. Dobbiamo facilitare la transizione sostenendo le regioni ad alta intensità di carbonio a rigenerare le loro economie e formare i lavoratori per nuovi e migliori lavori. In seno alla Commissione europea, disponiamo di un ampio e diversificato pool di competenze tecniche e di consulenza. Per rendere questo supporto rapido e facile da gestire, la piattaforma sarà uno sportello unico, un punto di accesso unico per il supporto e le informazioni a livello Ue. La piattaforma fornirà una consulenza tecnica completa durante tutto il processo di transizione energetica. Inoltre questo strumento coordinerà il sostegno della Commissione»

greenreport Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:04:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson aggiunto: «La piattaforma consentirà ai diversi attori di condividere le buone pratiche, in modo che altri possano trarne beneficio. Il progetto si baserà sull’esperienza della piattaforma delle Regioni del Carbone. Ci baseremo su ciò che abbiamo fatto bene e andremo ancora oltre.Questa è un’evoluzione, non una rivoluzione. Le attività della piattaforma non cambieranno radicalmente. Ma coprirà nuove regioni»

greenreport Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:04:00 PM CEST

Frans Timmermans concluso: «Questa piattaforma riunisce un gruppo molto diversificato di persone. Ma la diversità è la nostra forza e per essere forti dobbiamo tutti impegnarci in un dialogo onesto, costruttivo e incentrato sui risultati nei prossimi cinque anni (…) Quindi, dovremo rimboccarci le maniche e assicurarci di raggiungere il primo importante traguardo: i piani di transizione territoriale e la selezione delle regioni. La crisi odierna è una lezione di resilienza per tutti noi: quando affrontiamo le sfide, dobbiamo essere preparati, superare le questioni e agire con decisione per garantire che proteggiamo i nostri cittadini e la nostra economia. Solo la transizione non è diversa. Quindi prepariamoci, anticipiamo la curva: se vogliamo appiattirla, iniziamo ora. Facciamo un passo alla volta e andiamo avanti insieme per rendere questa transizione giusta e realizzare un Green Deal per tutti, non solo per pochi fortunati»

greenreport Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:04:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “It is very true that taxation is the right of the member states,”

euractiv-en Tuesday, June 30, 2020 8:47:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson added: “It is clear that we will not achieve our goals without closely cooperating with member states,”

euractiv-en Tuesday, June 30, 2020 8:47:00 AM CEST

Artur Runge Metzger said: “Electricity is one of the most heavily-taxed and levied goods in the economy,”

euractiv-en Tuesday, June 30, 2020 8:47:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: "This is the third-largest [national] allocation from this fund and will support vulnerable workers in Romania, creating new economic opportunities for SMEs and start-ups,"

romania-insider Tuesday, June 30, 2020 7:29:00 AM CEST

Virgil Popescu said: "We have nuclear energy, we have Units 1 and 2 from Cernavoda, and we want to build Units 3 and 4. We want all EU states to support nuclear energy. We want nuclear energy that meets high safety standards,"

romania-insider Tuesday, June 30, 2020 7:29:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: "The IEA's review of EU energy policy comes at a crucial moment, as we debate the investment priorities for our economic recovery and the future EU budget," "The review supports the Commission's firm commitment to a green recovery, which is at the heart of our proposal for a 750 billion recovery plan. We will continue to work closely with the IEA as we design European policies to transform our energy sector and at the same time provide jobs, growth and better quality of life"

electricenergyonline Tuesday, June 30, 2020 7:17:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “The IEA’s review of EU energy policy comes at a crucial moment, as we debate the investment priorities for our economic recovery and the future EU budget,” “The review supports the Commission’s firm commitment to a green recovery, which is at the heart of our proposal for a €750 billion recovery plan. We will continue to work closely with the IEA as we design European policies to transform our energy sector and at the same time provide jobs, growth and better quality of life”

moderndiplomacy Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:20:00 AM CEST

Elisa Ferreira detto: «Dobbiamo facilitare la transizione sostenendo le regioni ad alta intensità di carbonio a rigenerare le loro economie e formare i lavoratori per nuovi e migliori lavori»

corriere Monday, June 29, 2020 11:06:00 PM CEST

Frans Timmermans ütles: «Meie rohelise kokkuleppe eesmärk on näidata uut kaasava ülemineku mudelit, mis põhineb õiglasel üleminekul. Majanduse ja ühiskonna taasülesehitamisel võlgneme oma lastele ja lapselastele selle, et haarame kinni võimalusest ehitada üles jätkusuutlikum tulevik. Õiglase ülemineku platvormi abil saame hakata seda ellu viima,»

postimees Monday, June 29, 2020 3:06:00 PM CEST

Elisa Ferreira ütles: «Olen kindel, et kedagi ei jäeta kõrvale ning et kõik piirkonnad ja eurooplased saavad kasutada rohelisema ja õiglasema digitaalse tuleviku eeliseid,»

postimees Monday, June 29, 2020 3:06:00 PM CEST

Diego Garcia Sayan said: “The implementation of such policies by the US has the sole aim of exerting pressure on an institution whose role is to seek justice against crimes of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression”

moderndiplomacy Monday, June 29, 2020 5:44:00 AM CEST

Fatih Birol sier: – Hydrogen-elektrolysører og lithium-ion-batterier kan potensielt bli «game changers» for EU og globalt,

syslagronn Sunday, June 28, 2020 8:53:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “The IEA’s review of EU energy policy comes at a crucial moment, as we debate the investment priorities for our economic recovery and the future EU budget,” “The review supports the Commission’s firm commitment to a green recovery, which is at the heart of our proposal for a €750 billion recovery plan. We will continue to work closely with the IEA as we design European policies to transform our energy sector and at the same time provide jobs, growth and better quality of life”

moderndiplomacy Saturday, June 27, 2020 7:45:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “The IEA’s review of EU energy policy comes at a crucial moment, as we debate the investment priorities for our economic recovery and the future EU budget,” “The review supports the Commission’s firm commitment to a green recovery, which is at the heart of our proposal for a €750 billion recovery plan. We will continue to work closely with the IEA as we design European policies to transform our energy sector and at the same time provide jobs, growth and better quality of life”

moderndiplomacy Saturday, June 27, 2020 5:51:00 PM CEST

Alberto Troccoli says: “Using climate data in the energy industry has become more common in the last 5 years,”

euronews-en Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:17:00 AM CEST

Alberto Troccoli says: “We have models looking at how the climate will affect demand,”

euronews-en Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:17:00 AM CEST

Alberto Troccoli says: “In Europe, temperature is increasing in most countries, which will drive the demand, although patterns of usage will vary,” “The amount of climate variability is changing too, and climate models can provide information on the periods when one energy resources will have more variability over others”

euronews-en Saturday, June 27, 2020 4:17:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “The IEA’s review of EU energy policy comes at a crucial moment, as we debate the investment priorities for our economic recovery and the future EU budget,”

powerengineeringint Friday, June 26, 2020 2:57:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “The review supports the Commission’s firm commitment to a green recovery, which is at the heart of our proposal for a €750 billion recovery plan,”

oilprice Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:55:00 PM CEST

Uwe Albrecht says: “one of Bölkow’s visions was a hydrogen powered jet liner. In fact, he penned designs for the ‘CRYOPLANE’ which was a modified A310 with liquid hydrogen tanks straddled on top of the passenger area from the nose to the tail”

h2-view Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:49:00 PM CEST

Uwe Albrecht says: “Our thinking at LBST is also visionary” “For example, we have been supporting the development of hydrogen strategies in NRW and other regions of Germany. These will set the direction of economic activities and infrastructure development through 2030 to 2050 as we seek to become carbon neutral”

h2-view Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:49:00 PM CEST

Uwe Albrecht adds: “The policy document sets the direction. The market will determine the most economically viable options for production of these fuels,”

h2-view Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:49:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “The IEA’s review of EU energy policy comes at a crucial moment, as we debate the investment priorities for our economic recovery and the future EU budget,” “The review supports the Commission’s firm commitment to a green recovery, which is at the heart of our proposal for a €750 billion recovery plan. We will continue to work closely with the IEA as we design European policies to transform our energy sector and at the same time provide jobs, growth and better quality of life”

iea Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:03:00 AM CEST

Fatih Birol said: “Energy efficiency is a jobs machine” “Governments are making hugely consequential decisions regarding their economic recovery plans, and energy efficiency should sit at the heart of efforts aimed at spurring economic growth while also making energy systems cleaner and more resilient”

iea Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3:17:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “This week is about responding to a challenge that is also a first in its kind: a pandemic in a globalised world. I think there are two ways to look at the situation for our sector: as either a threat or a turning point,”

energia Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:56:00 PM CEST

Paul Taylor writes: “to the detriment of the Union’s self-appointed guardians of fiscal discipline and parsimony,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 24, 2020 7:32:00 AM CEST

Sophie Wilmes wrote: “What has been described deserves, indeed, to be duly investigated,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 24, 2020 7:32:00 AM CEST

Margrethe Vestager told: “really, really prefer a global consensus,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 24, 2020 7:32:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “This week is about responding to a challenge that is also a first in its kind: a pandemic in a globalised world. I think there are two ways to look at the situation for our sector: as either a threat or a turning point,”

neurope Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:39:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “If we do it right, we could see a movement that manages to be transformative for our energy efficiency and Europe’s construction sector alike, getting labour intensive industries back to work and reducing bills for households This is the logic for our Action Plan on buildings renovation that we will launch in September,”

neurope Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:39:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “In fact, we estimate that when it comes to offshore wind we need to increase our supply twenty-fold. So we are working to present our Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy after the summer to guide us in boosting renewable levels in the energy mix,”

neurope Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:39:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “This is one of the most difficult parts of our work to get right. I like to think of our energy system as a team of people working in a room together silently. Each is productive in their own right, but they are not communicating properly,”

neurope Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:39:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “And the new Strategic Investment Facility will lift up the entire clean energy industrial ecosystem in Europe, strengthen its position in the economy while building up value chains of different technologies we need,”

neurope Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:39:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “Over the next three days we want to hear your ideas for our plans and everything related to clean energy for recovery and growth. We have organised sessions covering every aspect, whether it is the potential of clean energy technologies, the role of industry and citizens or honouring the work of some of the heroes and leaders in the energy sector,”

neurope Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:39:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “Yes, we are the frontrunner when it comes to clean energy technologies right now,”

bloombergenvironment Tuesday, June 23, 2020 5:21:00 PM CEST

Christine Lagarde sagt: “Für jeden ausgegebenen Euro bekommen wir dann einen Bigger Bang, einen noch größeren Effekt”

ostseezeitung Friday, June 19, 2020 5:58:00 AM CEST

Minna Arve sanoo: – Parhaaksi valitseminen lämmittää mieltä kovasti. Tekemämme työ on huomattu ja sitä arvostetaan. Samalla se kannustaa meitä jatkamaan määrätietoisesti eteenpäin. Työ ei ole vielä suinkaan valmis. Meidän täytyy vähentää päästöjämme edelleen kaikilla sektoreilla,

turku Friday, June 19, 2020 4:35:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “It is encouraging to see that many Member States have already in mind concrete projects which could be financed by the stimulus package and would contribute both to climate and job creation,”

neurope Thursday, June 18, 2020 6:57:00 PM CEST

Christine Lagarde sagt: „Für jeden ausgegebenen Euro bekommen wir dann einen Bigger Bang, einen noch größeren Effekt“

fr-de Thursday, June 18, 2020 5:58:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson sottolineato: “Il piano d'azione di Torino su energia e clima - (\*) - è pienamente integrato nelle altre politiche comunali. Ed è regolarmente aggiornato. Il che contribuisce direttamente a risultati così eccezionali”

torinotoday Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:22:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson sottolineato: “Il piano d'azione di Torino su energia e clima è pienamente integrato nelle altre politiche comunali. Ed è regolarmente aggiornato. Il che contribuisce direttamente a risultati così eccezionali”

torinoggi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:18:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson spiegato: “Torino è stata premiata – (\*) – per aver dimostrato un crescente impegno per attuare la transizione energetica e agire sul clima”

agenparl Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:17:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson sottolineato: “Il piano d’azione di Torino su energia e clima è pienamente integrato nelle altre politiche comunali. Ed è regolarmente aggiornato. Il che contribuisce direttamente a risultati così eccezionali”

agenparl Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:17:00 AM CEST

Boris Johnson told: “What we already said today is the faster we can do this the better, we see no reason why you shouldn’t get that done in July,”

politico-eu Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:18:00 AM CEST

Peter Altmaier said: “This is also of high importance for industrial policy as we in Germany and Europe need these essential research results and technologies,”

politico-eu Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:18:00 AM CEST

Linas Linkevicius said: “Definitely any withdrawal is not something we would like to see, but we believe … that the commitments with regards to Europe will not be diminished”

politico-eu Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:18:00 AM CEST

Antonio Costa said: “If you don’t do any tests, I can guarantee that you’ll find zero cases,” “What we’ve been doing recently is proactive testing; we are not waiting for infected people to show up, we’re actively looking for them. This is very important if you’re making international comparisons”

politico-eu Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:18:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson affermato: “Nel contesto della crisi, dobbiamo assicurarci che i progressi in questo settore continuino”

rinnovabili Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:01:00 PM CEST

Lise Kingo said: “This is important to take note of, because COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerabilities of a global market that has allowed social inequalities to widen for two-thirds of the global population,”

politico Wednesday, June 17, 2020 1:44:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson affermato: “Nel contesto della crisi, dobbiamo assicurarci che i progressi in questo settore continuino”

rinnovabili Tuesday, June 16, 2020 10:52:00 AM CEST

Boris Johnson told: “What we already said today is the faster we can do this the better, we see no reason why you shouldn’t get that done in July,”

politico-eu Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:32:00 AM CEST

Peter Altmaier said: “This is also of high importance for industrial policy as we in Germany and Europe need these essential research results and technologies,”

politico-eu Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:32:00 AM CEST

Linas Linkevicius said: “Definitely any withdrawal is not something we would like to see, but we believe … that the commitments with regards to Europe will not be diminished”

politico-eu Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:32:00 AM CEST

Antonio Costa said: “If you don’t do any tests, I can guarantee that you’ll find zero cases,” “What we’ve been doing recently is proactive testing; we are not waiting for infected people to show up, we’re actively looking for them. This is very important if you’re making international comparisons”

politico-eu Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:32:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “In the context of the crisis and the fall of renewable energy investments, we must make sure that progress in this area continues,”

reuters Tuesday, June 16, 2020 4:57:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “In the context of the crisis and the fall of renewable energy investments, we must make sure that progress in this area continues,”

fijitimes Tuesday, June 16, 2020 4:56:00 AM CEST

John Cooper asked: "Demand for liquids is growing around the world but the challenge is, how do we move and translate that into a climate-neutral future?"

euronews-en Tuesday, June 16, 2020 4:23:00 AM CEST

Laura Buffet said: "They do not want to face the question on when do we need to stop oil and gas extraction and use,"

euronews-en Tuesday, June 16, 2020 4:23:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: "Many member states already have concrete budgets in mind that could be financed through this recovery package. We will cooperate closely to make sure that they take advantage of the opportunity and use it for transforming their energy sectors and economies,"

euronews-en Tuesday, June 16, 2020 4:23:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: "In the context of the crisis and the fall of renewable energy investments, we must make sure that progress in this area continues,"

trust Monday, June 15, 2020 6:58:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “It is significant that despite the unprecedented crisis our energy system all across Europe has proved resilient and that’s only because of the good preparedness of the sector and it is very important to stay vigilant,”

neurope Friday, June 12, 2020 9:14:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “Despite the Covid crisis, the Commission long-term priorities have not changed. So, the clean transition along with the digital transition is core of the recovery package and this will play an important role in our proposed instruments. We will unlock necessary investments in energy efficiency and building renovation and also for renewable energy and its supply change. And also, we will unlock the necessary investments for the future technologies for example clean hydrogen,”

neurope Friday, June 12, 2020 9:14:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “For me it is very important also that we will access those plans also against the national climate and energy plans because we are not starting from the beginning all the governments have done great job and proposing what they need to achieve higher energy efficiency goals and how to accommodate more renewables. Current plans are made to meet the goals for the year 2030, now we will help with the additional funds all the member states to do what they planned before the Covid crisis,”

neurope Friday, June 12, 2020 9:14:00 PM CEST

Gerasimos Thomas said: “All operating lignite plants will close down by 2023 and the one that will come into operation in 2022 will also close down in 2028. So, we are particularly happy to see that in your new Commission proposals you have boosted also the just transition fund, the European Just Transition Mechanism. That is important for us also because so far there was no bonus for fast closure and we believe increasing these funds now we can help the local communities overcome the problems,”

neurope Friday, June 12, 2020 9:14:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “You do have regions that will face main challenges. Western Macedonia, the main coal region in Greece is already facing the challenges of unemployment. So, from this prospective we wanted to secure sufficient financing, we call it Just Transition Fund. So, we can support the people and their families that have been so far employed by the sector but at the same time we want to give security to consumers so after phasing out local fossil fuels the electricity demand will be secured and the price will be affordable,”

neurope Friday, June 12, 2020 9:14:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “A comfortable home and affordable energy bills are among the top priorities of every family in Europe, and we want to make this a reality for each and every one of them,”

neurope Friday, June 12, 2020 9:14:00 PM CEST

Johannes Hahn told: “I don’t see a real substantial increase,”

politico-eu Friday, June 12, 2020 7:16:00 AM CEST

Stef Blok said: “a structural increase of contributions needs to be avoided”

politico-eu Friday, June 12, 2020 7:16:00 AM CEST

Samira Rafaela said: “The EU institutions really need to decide that it’s time now to attract many more people with diverse backgrounds,” “There’s too much discussions and talks all the time about diversity and exclusion,”

politico-eu Friday, June 12, 2020 7:16:00 AM CEST

Herman Van Rompuy said: “The Evaluation Committee did not manage to agree on what has to happen in Hungary — even though our work conducted over the months clearly showed that there were many critical issues to be addressed in the areas of the rule of law, freedom of the media, science and culture,” “Our common conclusion was no sufficient progress was made since the decision on the suspension of Fidesz. Because of the disagreement in the Committee on a common approach, it was me who proposed to end the work of the Committee,”

politico-eu Friday, June 12, 2020 7:16:00 AM CEST

Johannes Hahn told: “I don’t see a real substantial increase,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:04:00 AM CEST

Stef Blok said: “a structural increase of contributions needs to be avoided”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:04:00 AM CEST

Samira Rafaela said: “The EU institutions really need to decide that it’s time now to attract many more people with diverse backgrounds,” “There’s too much discussions and talks all the time about diversity and exclusion,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:04:00 AM CEST

Herman Van Rompuy said: “The Evaluation Committee did not manage to agree on what has to happen in Hungary — even though our work conducted over the months clearly showed that there were many critical issues to be addressed in the areas of the rule of law, freedom of the media, science and culture,” “Our common conclusion was no sufficient progress was made since the decision on the suspension of Fidesz. Because of the disagreement in the Committee on a common approach, it was me who proposed to end the work of the Committee,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 10, 2020 7:04:00 AM CEST

Jorgo Chatzimarkakis commented: “It’s impressive to see the commitment of so many companies of different sizes and different parts of the value chain of the hydrogen sector coming together to support this alliance. We, at Hydrogen Europe, want to help make this initiative an integral part of the European Green Deal”

hydrogentoday Friday, June 5, 2020 5:59:00 PM CEST

Rene Kokk said: "One important area for Estonia is the development of hydrogen and other renewable energy and fuel-based technologies,"

err-en Friday, June 5, 2020 8:54:00 AM CEST

Juri Ratas said: "Wind energy currently has the widest development potential among renewable energy sources in Estonia,"

err-en Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:33:00 PM CEST

Juri Ratas said: "As a first step, we must strengthen Estonian-Latvian cooperation in planning joint wind farms. We also plan to conclude a memorandum of understanding with Latvia on this issue, the draft of which will be discussed by the government in June,"

err-en Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:33:00 PM CEST

Juri Ratas wrote: "The construction of wind parks and the reconstruction of buildings (see below-ed.) are issues that we discussed in the government's climate and energy committee meeting,"

err-en Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:33:00 PM CEST

Ylva Johansson told: “It was really a bit of a chaos at some borders when they first introduced these restrictions and border checks,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 3, 2020 7:25:00 AM CEST

Josep Borrell said: “considers that the G7 format is a vital multilateral framework among countries guided by shared values, interests and commitments,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 3, 2020 7:25:00 AM CEST

Josep Borrell said: “I also would like to stress the fact that the prerogative of the G7 chair, in this case the United States … is to issue guest invitations and guest invitations reflect the host priorities,” “But changing membership or changing the format on a permanent basis is not the prerogative of the G7 chair”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 3, 2020 7:25:00 AM CEST

Thierry Breton said: “These are some of the questions that the Commission is asking in a public consultation starting today and running until 8 September. I invite our citizens, journalists, NGOs, platforms, academics and anyone interested to participate,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 3, 2020 7:25:00 AM CEST

Bruno Le Maire said: “We will work with European Commissioners [Margrethe] Vestager and Breton for an ambitious and swift process. This work complements France’s three-year-long fight for the fair taxation of tech giants,”

politico-eu Wednesday, June 3, 2020 7:25:00 AM CEST

Jurgen Ligi sõnas: "See ei ole lihtsalt eelarvedistsipliin. Eelarvedistsipliini püütakse ka kindlasti sinna sisse peita. Praegu on ikkagi tegu selliste suurte kannatajatega meditsiinilisel põhjusel ja see empaatia määr peab olema teistsugune,"

err Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:10:00 PM CEST

Maroš Šefčovič said: “The adapted Work Programme, reflecting the new reality, shows that we will focus all our actions on overcoming the crisis, jumpstarting our economy and putting the European Union firmly on a resilient, sustainable and fair recovery path. It will help us rebound stronger,”

neurope Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:35:00 PM CEST

Jorgo Chatzimarkakis said: “This is a historic opportunity to realise a systemic change towards clean technologies like hydrogen. A massive support to hydrogen and hydrogen technologies will put us firmly on track to achieving ambitious targets for 2030 and climate neutrality in 2050,”

neurope Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:35:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson affermato: “Tutti prevedono un grande futuro per l’idrogeno, anche se oggi rappresenta meno del 2% del mix energetico – (\*) -. Ma questo futuro non accadrà se non dispiegeremo un forte sostegno politico, in collaborazione con il settore privato”

energiaoltre Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:46:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson detto: “come potrebbe essere il sistema energetico del futuro: più dipendente dalle energie rinnovabili, più digitalizzato, più decentralizzato e con una forte attenzione al riutilizzo dei rifiuti”

energiaoltre Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:46:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson detto: “Con la disponibilità di elettricità rinnovabile più economica, dobbiamo procedere con l’elettrificazione dei trasporti, del riscaldamento o di alcuni processi industriali”

energiaoltre Thursday, May 21, 2020 8:46:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson spiegato: “La crisi - (\*) - ha mostrato la vulnerabilità delle nostre catene di approvvigionamento, ridotto livelli di investimento, causato ritardi progettuali nei mercati emergenti. In alcuni casi, ha anche interrotto la produzione in Europa. Deve essere una priorità per tutti noi rispondere alle aspettative, preservando la leadership dell’Europa nelle tecnologie pulite”

repubblica Wednesday, May 20, 2020 5:17:00 PM CEST

Maroš Šefčovič dijo: “Si recicláramos todos los teléfonos móviles (viejos) que tenemos en los cajones de nuestras casas, podríamos producir 4 millones de baterías para nuestros coches”

euractiv-es Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:13:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “The updated TEN-E regulation will set out the rules for cross-border energy projects to make sure that they are in line with our climate ambition. During the public consultation launched today, we are keen to hear everyone’s views on how to move forward,”

neurope Monday, May 18, 2020 6:02:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “In September, I will present the ‘Renovation Wave’, a plan to minimise potential regulatory barriers and stimulate a faster pace of building renovation across the EU,” “We are aiming for hospitals, schools and SMEs as the first target areas for investment because these sectors are particularly affected by the crisis”

climate-kic Monday, May 11, 2020 1:22:00 PM CEST

Giles Dickson says: "When Ministers from Poland, Greece, Spain, Austria, the Benelux and all 3 Baltic States say they want an industrial policy for wind and solar, you know it's now crystal clear to all: the transition to renewables is good for jobs and growth "

electricenergyonline Monday, May 11, 2020 7:18:00 AM CEST

Giles Dickson says: "17 EU member states were already calling for a green recovery plan. Now another broad alliance is highlighting the strategic economic importance of Europe's renewables industries and the need for the EU to support them. We look forward to Brussels taking the decisive action they demand,"

electricenergyonline Monday, May 11, 2020 7:18:00 AM CEST

Giles Dickson says: “When Ministers from Poland, Greece, Spain, Austria, the Benelux and all 3 Baltic States say they want an industrial policy for wind and solar, you know it’s now crystal clear to all: the transition to renewables is good for jobs and growth ”

evwind Saturday, May 9, 2020 12:28:00 AM CEST

Giles Dickson says: “17 EU member states were already calling for a green recovery plan. Now another broad alliance is highlighting the strategic economic importance of Europe’s renewables industries and the need for the EU to support them. We look forward to Brussels taking the decisive action they demand,”

evwind Saturday, May 9, 2020 12:28:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson sublinhou: “O hidrogénio vai ser uma peça central da Estratégia para a Integração de Sistemas Energéticos que vamos lançar em Junho”

Publico-PT Friday, May 8, 2020 8:02:00 PM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “In September I will present the ‘Renovation Wave’, a plan to minimise potential regulatory barriers and stimulate a faster pace of building renovation across the EU,” “We are aiming for hospitals, schools and SMEs as the first target areas for investment because these sectors are particularly affected by the crisis,”

euractiv-en Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:48:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “possibly developing dedicated financial products for building renovation,”

euractiv-en Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:48:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson said: “Solar energy can bring solutions not only serving the consumers but also ensuring the building becomes the producer of the energy for tomorrow, the charging station of the future,”

euractiv-en Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:48:00 AM CEST

Frans Timmermans said: “To receive EU funding, projects on the PCI list will have to support our EU Green Deal ambitions,”

euractiv-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 8:35:00 AM CEST

Tomislav Ćorić concluso: “l’idea è di prevedere finanziamenti per lo sviluppo del Green Deal nonché aiuti di Stato per il settore”

europeanaffairs-it Friday, May 1, 2020 10:46:00 AM CEST

Ursula von der Leyen affermato: “Possiamo trasformare la crisi di questa pandemia in un’opportunità per ricostruire le nostre economie in modo diverso e rendere la nostra società e il nostro pianeta più sani investendo in: energia rinnovabile; una mobilità pulita; case efficienti dal punto di vista energetico. Con una ripresa verde, usciremo da questa crisi più forti e più sani”

europeanaffairs-it Friday, May 1, 2020 10:46:00 AM CEST

Kadri Simson disse: "Agora é um bom momento para refletir como nossa estrutura regulatória - incluindo sistemas tributários - pode apoiar melhor um futuro mais sustentável e resiliente"

uol Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:38:00 PM CEST

Simone Peter sagt: "Wir werden schon jetzt den BETD 2021 in den Blick nehmen, um diesen inspirierenden und dringend notwendigen Dialog fortzuführen. Das Interesse an der Energiewende aufgrund deren globaler Dynamik ist überwältigend und der BETD ein einmaliger Ort für den Austausch über Konzepte und Perspektiven einer zukunftsfähigen Energieversorgung. Strom aus Erneuerbaren Energien ist in vielen Ländern bereits heute die günstigste Stromquelle. Mit weiter sinkenden Preisen wird sich der Kostenvorteil der Erneuerbaren weiter vergrößern und deren dezentraler Einsatz, auch in Verbindung mit den Sektoren Wärme, Verkehr und Industrie, zu mehr Klimagerechtigkeit, neuen ökonomischen Chancen und Versorgungssicherheit in vielen Regionen der Welt führen,"

presseportal Monday, March 9, 2020 6:39:00 PM CET

Emma Marcegaglia sade: – Vi alla, i näringslivet, i forskningen och i politiken, måste vara pragmatiska. Det är oerhört viktigt att den gröna given inte medför mer byråkrati och regelkrångel för företagen, för då kommer vi att misslyckas med att nå målen om lägre utsläpp och en renare miljö. Om inte signalerna är tydliga blir det heller inga investeringar i innovationer. Denna gång får vi inte stanna vid ambitioner, det måste bli konkret,

svensktnaringsliv Saturday, March 7, 2020 12:23:00 AM CET

Ursula von der Leyen déclaré: «L'Europe et l'Afrique sont des partenaires naturels. Nous sommes unies par un lien historique et sommes confrontées à de nombreux défis communs parmi ceux que connaît notre époque. L'un de nos principaux objectifs est de faire de la transformation écologique et numérique de nos économies des chances à saisir pour nos jeunes.»

newspress Monday, March 2, 2020 2:32:00 PM CET

Kerstin Andreae mondta: "A megfelelő szabályozási keretek között növelhető a hidrogéntermelés és az elektrolizátor-kapacitás. Ez az első lépés a gazdasági életképesség növelése felé, a német hidrogénstratégiáról szóló intézkedések ezért is fontosak a piac fejlődéséhez"

hirkereso Monday, February 3, 2020 7:14:00 AM CET

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