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The European Council adopted its negotiating positions on two legislative proposals that tackle the energy aspects of the EU’s climate transition under the ‘Fit for 55’ package: the renewable energies directive and the energy efficiency directive.

A growing awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability has brought a subsequent increase in sustainable finance, highlighting that economic activity needs to reflect environmentally sustainable solutions. But what does “sustainable” mean and what is the role of regulation in helping this “sustainable” finance?

The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) welcomed the proposed revisions of the EU ETS Directive regarding the shipping sector.

The World Shipping Council (WSC) acknowledged the important milestone that has been reached following the adoption of the European Parliament’s position on the EU ETS proposal, but called for further improvements.

ECSA welcomed the strong cross-party support by the plenary of the European Parliament for key provisions under the revised Emission Trading System for shipping.

The EU Parliament has voted in favour of extending its carbon market to shipping and road transport.

Spain won support from Europe's top court in its mutlimillion euros damage claim against The London Steam-Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association for a massive oil spill on its northwestern coast two decades ago.

EMSA published an infographic explaining the European Maritime Single Window environment (EMSWe).

The European maritime safety framework has evolved to become one of the most robust in the world. That’s according to the European Maritime Safety Report (EMSAFE), the first ever comprehensive overview of maritime safety in the European Union.

Energy providers, shipping companies and NGOs call on the EU to introduce a minimum quota of 6% sustainable and scalable hydrogen fuels by 2030.