In brief | 18 July '24
Ursula von der Leyen:
"We will now focus on implementation & investment" and "put forward a Clean Industrial Deal in the first 100 days," European Commission head says ahead of expected re-election.
Simon Evans:
Political guidelines have climate running throughout, says Carbon Brief's senior editor.
Bloomberg:
Report by financial watchdog says EU climate goals are at risk, as capital markets "aren’t ready to finance huge investments."
Lilium:
German electric aeroplane manufacturer says deal marks largest commitment to date for electric aircraft by an airline operator.
Energy Storage News:
Ministry for Ecological Transition to prioritise projects which minimise environmental impact and maximise local socioeconomic benefits.
Montel News:
Grids across Europe poised to face challenges as temperatures soar to record highs, boosting demand, affecting infrastructure and potentially causing blackouts, experts said
