Press Releases

12 November 2024

Getting the mix right: How climate investment can strengthen the economy and society

Germany has pledged to become climate-neutral by 2045. After a successful first phase of the transition, there are now steep challenges ahead. A new Agora study...

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21 October 2024

New leadership at Agora Energiewende Europe

Agora Energiewende has appointed energy expert and economist Émeline Spire to lead the think tank’s work in Brussels. In her new role, Spire who takes over from...

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29 September 2024

Stricter EU ‘low-carbon‘ hydrogen rules would help drive clean grid-based production

On Friday 27 September, the European Commission released draft rules for what counts as ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen in the EU. Below is a statement by Frauke Thies,...

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16 September 2024

Ambitious climate action would grow Europe’s economy

Investments in line with Europe’s expected 2040 climate target would create important economic opportunities across sectors, according to a new report by Agora...

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24 July 2024

Navigating the promises and pitfalls of ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen in Europe

‘Low-carbon’ hydrogen made with fossil gas must have strong safeguards if it is to make a positive contribution to Europe’s transition to climate neutrality. A...

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10 June 2024

Clean and secure energy supplies, competitive industry key priorities for the next EU lawmakers

A statement by Matthias Buck, Director Europe, Agora Energiewende on the results of the European Parliament elections which took place 6-9 June 2024 across the...

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30 April 2024

How renewables ramp-up and no-regret use of hydrogen can boost Southeast Asian industry

Targeted use of renewable hydrogen can play an important role in accelerating industrial decarbonisation in Southeast Asia. To drive sustainable economic...

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6 February 2024

Europe’s 2040 climate ambition should build more on renewables, electrification and circularity

Agora Energiewende and Agora Industry welcome the European Commission’s recommendation for a 90 percent emission reduction target for 2040 as an important...

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24 January 2024

Charting Europe’s path towards an ambitious 2040 climate goal

Mainstreaming climate across different policy fields is crucial for Europe’s successful transition to climate neutrality, according to a new discussion paper by...

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