January 5, 2022 2 min read
The Board of the Czech National Bank has decided on the following interest rates effective from 23 December 2021:
The share of electricity generation from renewable energy sources (RES) in Germany’s gross electricity consumption reached a record 58% in the first half of this year.
In recent years, the Czech debate on waste incinerators has shifted from a purely waste-management perspective to one of energy and systemic importance. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) facilities—referred to in Czech as ZEVO—are no longer viewed merely as an "end-of-pipe" solution for municipal solid waste, but also as a source of heat for district heating systems, a replacement for coal-fired sources, and a potential element for strengthening local energy resilience.
The European Commission has adopted a new temporary State aid framework, METSAF (Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework), designed to enable Member States to provide faster and more targeted support to businesses affected by the repercussions of the crisis in the Middle East.
The European Union is fundamentally changing the rules of the game for packaging. The new PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) introduces a unified framework that is directly binding for all EU member states, significantly impacting manufacturers, distributors, retail, and e-commerce alike.
Subsidy opportunities for businesses evolve dynamically throughout the year, making right now the ideal time to map out what is available and what lies ahead. Below, we provide an overview of currently open calls as well as those set to launch in the coming months.
During March of this year, Czech citizens shared a total of 11.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, the highest amount ever recorded in a single calendar...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a report responding to the current energy crisis. The report is based on the premise that in the event of...
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) introduces new due diligence obligations for companies working with selected commodities and products. In practice,...
In the second half of April, the 7th application round will open, introducing five calls focused on rural development, forest management, and...
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will impact a wide spectrum of companies – from manufacturers and importers/exporters to distributors and traders. The...