Louise Guillot

Hoekstra’s mano a mano with China wobbles climate summit EU’s top climate envoy’s war of words sparks fears of diplomatic discord ahead of COP30.

"Some were left wondering what Hoekstra hoped to achieve when he attacked Beijing for a “clearly disappointing” climate plan — especially after the EU had failed to present its own strategy."

w. @l-guillot.bsky.social and @marieccles.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/wopk...

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns — live updates France’s fifth government in three years resigns just 12 hours after being appointed.

It's Monday. There's a political crisis in France. We've got a live blog going if — like us — you're wondering WTF just happened.

www.politico.eu/article/fran...

Why Denmark’s plan to speedrun the EU’s new climate target is in trouble The bloc’s biggest players want to delay a vote on the 2040 emissions-cutting milestone.

Negotiations over the EU's 2040 climate target are in full swing, and Denmark's plan to land a quick agreement among the 27 EU government is facing quite some difficulties.

Catch up on this week's drama here : www.politico.eu/article/denm...

By @ziaweise.bsky.social

France says EU leaders, not ministers, should decide 2040 climate target Getting the European Council involved in the bloc’s 2040 target would delay and complicate an agreement.

ICYMI: France wants leaders to vote on the EU's 2040 climate target — not ministers on Sept. 18.

That would mean a vote in late October requiring unanimity (ministers can pass it with qual. majority), so... getting Orbán et al on board.

w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/fran...

EU weighs outsourcing France-sized chunk of emissions cuts to poorer nations A leaked EU document reveals the scale of Brussels’ plan to offset its climate efforts.

🚨 Scoop (now free to read): The carbon credits clause in the EU's 2040 climate target could see the bloc offshore emissions cuts exceeding the annual emissions of France & Belgium.

Leaked doc shows scale of offsetting plan for 1st time.

w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/euro...

How to live on a Continent on fire The EU urgently needs to step up prevention efforts like forest management, experts warn.

Our story from two years ago, w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social, still holds up: "The wildfires are proof that we're not putting enough effort into land management."

www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...

🚨 New Danish attempt at finding a compromise on the EU's 2040 climate target just landed.

Subscribers can find the doc + details here: pro.politico.eu/news/202788

MEP in charge of EU’s 2040 climate target moves to kill it Centrist MEPs immediately condemned the far-right lawmaker’s move, which is unlikely to succeed.

The lawmaker leading the European Parliament’s work on the EU’s 2040 climate target has filed a motion rejecting the entire proposal, a move other MEPs slammed as “economically illiterate” and “destructive.”

www.politico.eu/article/far-...

‘She’s pretty much alone’: The EU’s greenest leader fights the tide The European Commission’s second-most powerful politician is isolated, beleaguered and under attack — just like the green policy she has vowed to protect.

‘She’s pretty much alone’: The EU’s greenest leader fights the tide

Teresa Ribera, the EU's 2nd in charge, has won significant victories in secret against a combination of attacks and disinterest.

w/ @ziaweise.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/tere...

Next EU climate target to allow carbon offsets from 2036, draft shows Controversial international carbon credits won’t be applicable to the EU carbon market, though.

Wondering what's in the next EU 2040 climate target?
@ziaweise.bsky.social got a peak at the draft, and here is what you need to know:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...

Climate talks are well underway here in Bonn, and the Brazilian COP30 presidency presented this morning its 4th letter for global climate action.
It lists 30 key objectives to be achieved in Belém:

cop30.br/en/brazilian...

EU Parliament creates official body to probe NGO funding It’s the latest of a series of moves by right-wing forces to increase scrutiny of nonprofits.

🚨NEW: the European Parliament will set up a working group to probe EU-funded NGOs, in move that saw the EPP side once again with the right-wing and far-right groups.

W/ @maxgriera.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...

I'm in Bonn this week to cover the UN climate negotiations #SB62 for Politico.
The 1st plenary is being delayed over disagreement between countries on the agenda.

PS: this is my first time covering climate talks, so I'm all ears for tips and tales. Get in touch and we'll go for ☕ !

Why the EU is about to cripple its next climate target A loophole-free 2040 emissions-reduction goal has little support, a POLITICO survey of 27 ministries shows.

The EU's 2040 climate target is set to be unveiled on July 2.
So ahead of the big reveal, POLITICO surveyed all 27 climate ministries to check what they'd like to see included in this proposal.

W/ @ziaweise.bsky.social & @karlmathiesen.bsky.social:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...

EU must heed scientific advice, Ribera says as 2040 row deepens The EU’s scientific advisers warned Monday that expected plans to outsource some emissions cuts would undermine the bloc’s climate credibility.

NEW: The European Union should follow scientific guidance, @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu told POLITICO after the bloc's scientific advisory board criticized Brussels' expected plans to weaken its 2040 climate target.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...

EU climate chief lobbied Germany to back weakened 2040 goal Wopke Hoekstra successfully pushed the incoming coalition to back foreign carbon credits, helping shift the EU-level 2040 talks.

Wopke Hoekstra, the European Commission’s climate chief, successfully lobbied Germany’s government during their coalition talks to endorse the use of international carbon credits for the EU’s 2040 climate target.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...

EU science advisers slam Brussels’ weakened 2040 climate plans Using international carbon credits in place of domestic action undermines climate efforts, scientific advisory board says.

NEW: The EU's top scientific advisers just blasted the European Commission's expected plan to outsource part of the bloc’s 2040 climate target to poorer countries via international carbon credits.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...

EU 2040 climate target with carbon credits expected in July, diplomats say Germany, France and Poland are in favor.

The EU's 2040 climate target is likely coming on July 2 and will feature international carbon credits, Hoekstra told EU member state representatives this week, diplomats told me: www.politico.eu/article/eu-2...

EU roughly on track to hit 2030 emissions goal, Brussels says The updated analysis reflects progress, but relies on countries following through on promises amid a green backlash.

Good news alert: The EU is roughly on track to meet its 2030 climate target, according to a Commission assessment of countries' climate action plans. via @l-guillot.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/article/eu-e...

EU farm boss tries to lock in wins ahead of difficult budget talks European lawmakers and environmentalists also warn that slashing red tape might do more harm than good to farmers having to cope with climate change.

The European Commission will later today present its newest simplification package, this time focused on the Common Agricultural Policy.

What to expect ?
@luciacmackenzie.bsky.social and I got you covered.

Read it here:
www.politico.eu/article/eu-f...

EPP’s war on NGOs is driving a wedge through Europe’s political center Conservatives face accusations of collaborating with far-right parties in NGO funding probe.

The Conservatives' dangerous dance with the far right is mainstreaming the populist agenda in European politics.

And it's putting civil society groups at risk.

Read more on @politico.eu:
www.politico.eu/article/euro...

Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders Even the EU’s most protectionist countries are realizing that they need new friends to trade with as their oldest ally goes rogue.

It turns out that Donald Trump might be the best thing to happen to free trade — for Europe, at least.

Now that Washington wants to play solo, the EU is being quick to step up and cast itself as the heavyweight liberal trade bloc that is open for business.

www.politico.eu/article/us-d...

EU Transparency Call

This morning, journalists from across Europe went public with a call to the European Commission to keep the promise of the EU treaties, and actually stick to the bloc's freedom of information law.

See below Politico's Brussels Playbook:
www.politico.eu/newsletter/b...

Thanks a lot Esther! It was a pleasure to work with you

My old job with the stellar Sustainability team at POLITICO in Brussels is up for grabs!

You'll get the chance to work with great colleagues @mariannegros.bsky.social, Leonie Cater and James Fernyhough.

Apply here: jobs.mpleo.net/en/politico/...

It's my first day on the climate beat (hooray 🥳) and I have much to learn!

So, if you have recommendations of must-read books, must-see movies or documentaries, must-listen podcast, hit me up! 📝

Thanks a lot Stefano!

🚨Personal news alert!

After 5 years on the stellar sustainability team, writing about 🐝🌳🌼🐺🐻🌊🐦 (and more!), it's time for new adventures.

From Monday, I'll be joining POLITICO's Energy & Climate team, reporting about EU climate policy and politics.

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Internal document reveals how Europe’s most powerful party keeps lawmakers in line Loyalty to the political family earns MEPs rewards and influence.

Whipping is as old as politics. And exerting power over key decisions often requires keeping party discipline & rewarding the most loyal.
We got an internal EPP document detailing how 🇪🇺's largest political party keeps its MEPs in line: www.politico.eu/article/euro...

W/ @maxgriera.bsky.social

The EU biofuel market has been rocked w/ suspicion of greenwashing & fraud of products coming from 🇨🇳.

Since yesterday rumor has it the EU could suspend ISCC sustainability certifications. But the 🇪🇺 Commission has denied it has taken a final decision on this yet.

pro.politico.eu/news/196340 ($)