LIVE: The Riigikogu has summoned Brussels officials regarding Rail Baltic
The Riigikogu is holding a special committee meeting to discuss the Rail Baltic project, prompted by rising costs and unresolved risks associated with the railway's development.
Live at 13:15: the special commission discusses funding for Rail Baltic
The special committee for state budget control is set to discuss the funding for Rail Baltic, with a live stream of the session available.
Critical Raw Materials in the EU / We Do Not Have Our Own Mines, Processing, and Most Materials Are Not Recycled, European Auditors State
A recent report from the European Court of Auditors highlights the EU's insufficient attention to critical raw materials necessary for energy transformation.
EU Report on Sustainable Commuting: Cities Are Doing Too Little Against Cars
A European Court of Auditors report criticizes that cities are not doing enough to promote alternatives to cars despite investments in public transport and cycling infrastructure.
Warning: the EU needs to improve the situation of critical raw materials
The European Court of Auditors warns that without expanding import partners for critical raw materials, increasing domestic production capacities, and improving recycling, the EU's defense and energy goals may be at risk.
EU Raw Materials Policy: Danger Recognized but Not Eliminated
The EU Commission has struggled for years to reduce the industry's dependence on raw material imports, with inadequate results according to a report from the European Court of Auditors.
European Court of Auditors: EU's ambitions for energy transition are 'out of touch' with reality
A report from the European Court of Auditors indicates that the EU is facing serious shortages in securing critical raw materials needed for its green energy transition by 2030, deeming its ambitions unrealistic.
Damning EU report lays bare bloc’s ‘dangerous dependence’ on critical mineral imports
A report from the European Court of Auditors reveals that the EU is heavily reliant on imports of critical minerals, primarily from China and the global south, jeopardizing its 2030 targets due to insufficient domestic production and recycling efforts.
Oil, too many gaps in EU controls
An audit by the European Court of Auditors reveals incomplete supervision and unclear norms by the EU Commission, leading to insufficient checks on contaminants and challenges in tracing olive oil across borders.