• 25 parties today signed a statement outlining their commitment to work together for the accelerated deployment of offshore wind in Europe at Wind Europe’s 2022 Annual Event in Bilbao
• 6 European governments, 3 TSOs, 14 leading wind energy companies and 2 NGOs pledge to fast-forward fixed and floating offshore wind and offshore grids

The European Commission unveiled its proposal for a new F-gas Regulation, with an eye at further reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as part of the set 2030 and 2050 EU’s climate ambitions.

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament have called for an EU budget for next year that works for economic recovery with strong social elements that benefit the most vulnerable citizens and the small and medium enterprises that are the backbone of the EU economy. The S&D Group also believes the EU budget for next year should take into consideration the human tragedy of the Ukrainian refugees seeking protection in the EU.  
 

At the request of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament is today highlighting the urgent need to protect children fleeing the war against Ukraine. Over 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine and half are children. There are also 2.5 million children displaced within Ukraine. Each and every child in Ukraine is suffering from the instability and uncertainty inflicted by Russia’s attack.

The WindEurope annual event begins today in Bilbao. His Majesty the King of Spain will open it with the President of the Basque Government, Ministers from around Europe and top officials from the EU Commission. Over 8,000 people are taking part. The focus is energy security. Europe wants more wind energy more quickly than before to help it wean itself off Russian gas. How we deliver that is the focus of the Bilbao event.