Statement by President von der Leyen on the US announcement of car import tariffs – 26 March

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 28, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

I deeply regret the US decision to impose tariffs on European automotive exports. The automotive industry is a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and high quality jobs, through deeply integrated supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic. As I have said before,...

Renewables Accounted for More Than 90 Percent of New Power Globally Last Year

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 27, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Renewables accounted for 92 percent of new power capacity worldwide last year, a new report shows. Renewables accounted for 92 percent of new power capacity worldwide last year, a new report shows. Countries added a record amount of renewable power in 2024, according...

Commission launches helpdesk to support EU SMEs comply with sanctions

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 27, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has launched a new one-stop-shop providing vital support to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigating the complex landscape of sanctions compliance. The EU Sanctions Helpdesk will offer a comprehensive range of services...

EU selects 47 strategic projects to secure access to raw materials

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 27, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission adopted a list of 47 strategic projects designed to boost domestic strategic raw material capacities, which will in turn strengthen the European raw materials value chain and diversify sources of supply. “Europe currently depends on third...

Commission launches consultation on EU approach on market risk rules for banks

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 25, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has launched a consultation to help determine the best approach for the application of the EU’s framework on market risk prudential requirements for banks. The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (or FRTB) introduced by Basel III aims...

Retreating Arctic Glaciers Have Exposed 1,500 Miles of Coastline

mennessä CrNet Oy | maalis 25, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Since 2000, the melting of Arctic glaciers has exposed some 1,500 miles of coastline, a study finds. For the research, published in Nature Climate Change, scientists tracked the movement of 1,500 coastal glaciers from 2000 to 2020, finding that retreating ice had...