Introduction Part 1 and Part 2 of this three-part series described the EU’s Fit-for-55 Package, consisting of amendments to already-existing law, and improvements to the legislative sphere through the inclusion of new legislative proposals. Malta has demonstrated great willingness to implement EU’s Fit-For-55 package, to “ensure the achievement of Malta’s contribution towards the realisation of … Continued
As the blueprint for change, The European Green Deal strives for a sustainable transformation of Europe to obtain the status of the first climate-neutral continent [1], which is put into practice through the European Climate Law (ECL). [2] Since the ECL requires all EU policies to contribute to the achievement of the EU Green Deal … Continued
Malta will benefit from €817 million in EU Cohesion Policy funding in 2021-2027 to support the sustainable development of its economy as set out in the Partnership Agreement just adopted by the Commission. Background In the context of Cohesion Policy and in cooperation with the Commission, each Member State prepares the Partnership Agreement, a strategic … Continued
Part 1 of 3 – The “Package” As the blueprint for change, The European Green Deal strives for a sustainable transformation of Europe to obtain the status of the first climate-neutral continent [1], which is put into practice through the European Climate Law (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119). [2] Since the ECL requires all EU policies to … Continued
Authors: Stefan Spiteri & Christine Borg Millo Christine is a legal intern at GVZH Advocates. She has just finished her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree at the University of Malta and will continue her Master of Advocacy degree in the next scholastic term. Some of her key interests include Environmental Law, Commercial Law, Employment Law and Maritime Law. Introduction – DESI 2022 … Continued
The promotion of renewable energy, i.e., energy generated from non-fossil sources such as wind, solar and geothermal energy, has been and continues to be an important goal of the EU. This is done to make the EU the first climate-neutral continent. Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the 11th of December 2018, on the promotion of the … Continued
Authors: Nina Fauser & Robyn Farrugia Results of the first call for large-scale projects On the 16th November 2021, the results of the first call for large-scale projects were published, where 7 projects aiming to bring breakthrough technologies to the market were pre-selected for Grant Agreement preparations. All applications were thoroughly evaluated by external evaluators … Continued
Authors: Nina Fauser and Robyn Farrugia As discussed in one of our previous articles, the LIFE Programme is the European Union’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action, which is managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (‘CINEA’). LIFE supports and manages many initiatives aiming to make the EU more sustainable, … Continued
Authors: Gayle Kimberley & Nina Fauser The EU Innovation Fund (‘EIF’) is a key funding instrument for delivering Europe’s economy-wide commitments and its objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050, as discussed in one of our articles which can be accessed here. The EIF is divided into small-scale and large-scale projects; the former covers projects … Continued
Authors: Nina Fauser & Ylenia Busuttil In recent months, we have promoted the New European Bauhaus as a tool to achieve a beautiful architectural environment which respects the community’s fundamental obligations to adopt more sustainable habits. Today, we are happy to share the wonderful news about the commencement of the New European Bauhaus’ delivery stage, … Continued