The heatwave currently affecting Europe has made the urgency of climate action more apparent than ever. At the same time, the UN climate negotiations held in Bonn in June once again demonstrated just how difficult it is to reach international agreement on emissions...
UN General Assembly Endorses the “Climate Obligations” Defined by the World’s Highest Court
In May 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution endorsing the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on States' obligations with respect to climate change. The resolution marks an important milestone in international climate...
Possible energy and climate policies of the new Hungarian government
As the news of the results of the recent Hungarian parliamentary elections have made headlines around the world, many are wondering what to expect from the upcoming government under the TISZA party. Below a short summary explains what the new government may plan on...
Lessons from the Iran conflict: Why the green energy transition is a matter of security and sovereignty?
The escalation of the Iran conflict has once again made it clear how vulnerable the fossil fuel–based global economy is. As tensions in the Middle East intensified, energy prices immediately began to rise, as markets reacted to the risk of supply disruptions. This...
EU Climate Deal Reached at the Eleventh Hour Ahead of the UN Climate Summit in Brazil
At the very last moment, one could say at the eleventh hour, the EU environment ministers managed to reach an agreement on the European Union’s new mid-term climate targets and to adopt the bloc’s international climate commitments. As a result, EU leaders will not...
Climate Conference in the Rainforest – Why should you follow the COP30 in Brazil
If you have been following international news, you may have already heard about this year’s UN climate conference, to be held in the Brazilian rainforest. So far, most reports have focused on the logistical and environmental challenges, but this article aims to show...
Paris Agreement – the last 10 years: facit and European prospects
The joint event of the French Institute and the Green Policy Center offers an opportunity to review the practical implementation of the goals of the Paris Agreement – one week before COP30 in Brazil. The historic Paris Agreement will turn 10 years old this year....
The future of the institutional framework of international climate policy – Seeking a way forward amid financial and trust crises
As the latest intersessional meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has just concluded, and the international rules-based cooperation system is increasingly under pressure due to budget deficits and countries disregarding...
Why should climate action be part of security planning in the CEE region and in Europe?
As Europe is spending billions to rearm itself and strengthen its military security, V4 experts call decision-makers not to lose sight of negative effects of climate change, as neglecting the risks of climate change could undermine long-term security and stability in...
The Clean Industrial Deal – a green transformation or and industrial lobby wishlist?
The European Commission has presented the long-awaited Clean Industrial Deal, which aims to reduce European energy prices while enhancing competitiveness. Our rapid analysis below summarizes to what extent the Agreement supports the greening of industry and how much...
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