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European Business Aviation industry encouraged by RefuelEU Aviation initiative

Brussels, 15 July 2021. Today, industry associations European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are encouraged by the newly published RefuelEU Aviation Initiative, as it works towards advancing the production, availability and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the region.

Frontex investigation reveals failures of management and urgent need for change

In an investigation carried out by the Frontex Scrutiny Working Group, MEPs found that the border agency’s management failed to address illegal pushbacks, did nothing to prevent these violations of fundamental rights and has done nothing to reduce the risk of future violations.

CEDR launches public consultation on safety requirements for contractors

Improving road safety is a key strategic goal of CEDR. In 2016, the road safety challenges of road authorities to achieve vision zero were published to outline the areas in which actions were needed. In 2021, CEDR is revisiting its road safety strategy as a core part of the priorities of its UK President.

European Aluminium warns against unintended effects of aluminium inclusion in Commission’s EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism proposal

Fit for 55: The Time for Hydrogen is Now

The climate ambition of the Fit for 55 package will be met by boosting the deployment and uptake of clean hydrogen in the industry, energy and transport sectors.

SGI Europe Comments on the Fit for 55 Package

Today [14th July 2021], the European Commission published its Fit for 55 Package, consisting of 12 legislative proposals in the field of energy and climate, and which should bring to life the EU’s goal of cutting by 2030 greenhouse gas emissions by 55%, and reach net zero emissions by 2050.

"Fit for 55" package is an incomplete toolbox for the industrial energy transition, cautions the paper industry

The European pulp and paper industry fully supports the EU objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050. But the presented today “Fit for 55” legislative package is an incomplete toolbox.

The European Copper Institute welcomes the publication of the “Fit for 55” package of proposals by the European Commission today

An ambitious and balanced legislative framework is needed to create the conditions that will allow European businesses, industries and consumers to accelerate the transition toward carbon neutrality in the run up to 2030.

S&Ds welcome Fit for 55 climate package – we’ll work to make this crucial transition just and socially sustainable

We have finally moved from words to deeds to turn Europe into a climate-neutral economy by 2050, with the Fit for 55 package*. The S&D Group has always been at the forefront on this decisive challenge. Hence, we salute the ambitious and bold commitment provided by the EU Commission and in particular by Vice-President Frans Timmermans, which has led to the adoption today of one of the most important legislative packages of this legislature.

FIT FOR 55 - HIGHER AMBITION, BUT SCATTERED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

The Fit for 55 Package published today, features increased targets and sub-targets for energy efficiency, renewable energy and emission reductions, which aims to deliver a fair, competitive and green transition by 2030 and beyond. While sending the right signals for higher ambition, the proposals fall short of providing a comprehensive roadmap of measures to support the cost-effective achievement of targets.

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