Policy overview & topics not to miss in 2024

30 January 2024:

FBE recently published a policy overview document that covers topics not to miss in 2024.

In 2024, Europe’s agenda will be dominated by the European Parliamentary elections scheduled for June. However, many energy and environmental policy topics still need to be finalised, implemented, and strategically navigated to ensure a sustainable and forward-looking future.

Other key topics seen in the document are:

EU Climate Targets
Batteries Regulation
Net-Zero Industry Act
Critical Raw Materials Act
PFAS Restriction Proposal
And more

See the overview here

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