EU greenwashing rules take effect
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New EU rules to curb greenwashing took effect at the end of September, tightening claims; Greenpeace filed an EU complaint over a disputed three‑year phase‑in critics warned could cause backsliding.
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September 25, 2026 at 1:51 PM
pinging some European-focused green transition and industrial policy experts to share the fun and frustration @jonasnahm.com @donatodc.bsky.social @palmapolyak.bsky.social @nilskupzok.bsky.social @benbraun.social
Takeaway.
As of 2025, 1yr before completion, Italy's executed green recovery spending was:
- on adaptation, where the spending is more skewed, focused all on water/pipes (a bit on flood defense)
- on mitigation, focused only on rooftop-solar in residencies & farms. No big ☀️🌬️ (not even after 2023)
As of 2025, 1yr before completion, Italy's executed green recovery spending was:
- on adaptation, where the spending is more skewed, focused all on water/pipes (a bit on flood defense)
- on mitigation, focused only on rooftop-solar in residencies & farms. No big ☀️🌬️ (not even after 2023)
September 25, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Takeaway.
As of 2025, 1yr before completion, Italy's executed green recovery spending was:
- on adaptation, where the spending is more skewed, focused all on water/pipes (a bit on flood defense)
- on mitigation, focused only on rooftop-solar in residencies & farms. No big ☀️🌬️ (not even after 2023)
As of 2025, 1yr before completion, Italy's executed green recovery spending was:
- on adaptation, where the spending is more skewed, focused all on water/pipes (a bit on flood defense)
- on mitigation, focused only on rooftop-solar in residencies & farms. No big ☀️🌬️ (not even after 2023)