How can we ensure that investments implemented using EU and national funds do not cause significant environmental harm? A multi-year project involving eight European countries provided guidance to selected public authorities on how to implement this EU legal requirement. The Green Policy Center participated in the project as the Hungarian partner. During the recently concluded cooperation, we worked with Hungarian and international partners to strengthen the practical application of the DNSH principle in Hungary.

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...

In May 2026, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a landmark resolution endorsing the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on States’ obligations with respect to climate change. The resolution marks an important milestone in international climate governance by reaffirming that climate action is no longer merely a matter of political commitment or voluntary international cooperation, but is increasingly understood as a legal obligation under international law.

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 energy and climate.

The Iran conflict has once again demonstrated how vulnerable the fossil fuel–based global economy is. As tensions in the Middle East increased, energy prices immediately began to rise, as markets feared for the security of supply. The current crisis is therefore not only a geopolitical event, but also another reminder that energy security and the green energy transition are in fact two sides of the same strategic issue.