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Magyar’s victory in Hungary does not dispel Orbán’s shadow

Magyar’s victory in Hungary does not dispel Orbán’s shadow

With 98.15% of the votes counted, the results of the 12 April elections in Hungary are now final: the Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, has secured 138 of the 199 seats and 53.56% of the vote, achie...

Aquafil: how to structure governance for sustainability

Aquafil: how to structure governance for sustainability

In the global debate on corporate sustainability, environmental initiatives have historically attracted a great deal of attention, joined in recent years by a growing focus on social issues, while t...

Giacomuzzi-Moore: amidst the current crisis, bioeconomy becomes a strategic asset

Giacomuzzi-Moore: amidst the current crisis, bioeconomy becomes a strategic asset

Brussels – The European bioeconomy already accounts for around 5% of the EU’s GDP, supports over 17 million jobs and plays an increasingly vital role in competitive and sustainable growt...

Cosmetics and sustainability: highlights from Cosmoprof 2026

Cosmetics and sustainability: highlights from Cosmoprof 2026

Cosmoprof Worldwide 2026 featured four days of immersion in the world of cosmetics and personal care, covering the entire supply chain, from packaging to raw materials. Renewable Matter visited the ...

Strait of Hormuz: from helium to aluminium, the non-oil raw materials crisis

Strait of Hormuz: from helium to aluminium, the non-oil raw materials crisis

Rotterdam - “If the port is doing well, our economy is also doing well,” said Ursula von der Leyen in September 2022, discussing the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. At the time, Eu...

US-Iran, two-week ceasefire: gas and oil prices drop

US-Iran, two-week ceasefire: gas and oil prices drop

Following more than a month of military escalation, the United States and Iran have reached an agreement on a temporary two-week ceasefire. US President Trump announced the agreement just hours befo...

Let's discuss ETS, while staying on track with the transition

Let's discuss ETS, while staying on track with the transition

The world has changed dramatically since 2005. A prime example? Those who were around back then may remember the first BlackBerrys, but had no idea what a smartphone was. Today’s events remind...

Oxygen Conservation: investing in natural capital

Oxygen Conservation: investing in natural capital

A vast expanse of moorland stretching to the horizon, ponds teeming with life, and the cold waters of the Scottish sea: these are among the images that greet visitors to the Oxygen Conservation...

From cost to investment: why promoting sport benefits the country

From cost to investment: why promoting sport benefits the country

Exercising, training, staying fit: something that is generally regarded as a private matter is, in reality, only so in appearance. For many European countries, marked by an ageing population, a rise...

Why the price of cocoa is dropping, but the price of chocolate is rising

Why the price of cocoa is dropping, but the price of chocolate is rising

Over the past two years, the price of cocoa has fluctuated sharply, culminating in a recent drop, yet the price of chocolate and finished products continues to rise. On the New York Commodity Exchan...

Bottled water: the Italian paradox and the normalisation of the superfluous

Bottled water: the Italian paradox and the normalisation of the superfluous

This article is part of the thematic channel The Water Observer: subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water Italy is the European country that consumes the m...

Trentino ESG: the Autonomous Province leads the way in regional sustainability

Trentino ESG: the Autonomous Province leads the way in regional sustainability

Trentino reaffirms its position at the forefront of national efforts to reshape the relationship between institutions, the economy and the environment. The Autonomous Province of Trento’s Spec...

Political risk in the carbon market: the LOA trap

Political risk in the carbon market: the LOA trap

This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter In almost every Article 6 conversation, the same acronym comes up: LOA – Letter of Authorisation....

Startup, Alt Carbon: Accelerated Weathering That Turns Fields into CO₂ Sinks

Startup, Alt Carbon: Accelerated Weathering That Turns Fields into CO₂ Sinks

Alt Carbon is an Indian startup with the ambitious goal of removing 5 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2030, while simultaneously contributing to the resilience of local territories and communities. At t...

Article 6, discounts at the frontier?

Article 6, discounts at the frontier?

This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) reached a significant milestone in 2...

Green steel, companies are not prepared for the transition: the SteelWatch report

Green steel, companies are not prepared for the transition: the SteelWatch report

“The central finding of this inaugural Scorecard is that none of the 18 companies assessed is currently ‘transition ready’, though two are emerging from the pack.” The new re...

PFAS: a turning point in Europe as ECHA opens public consultation

PFAS: a turning point in Europe as ECHA opens public consultation

This article is part of the thematic channel The Water Observer: subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water Brussels – On 26 March 2026, the European C...

Zero Waste Day 2026, food waste: Europe aims for a paradigm shift

Zero Waste Day 2026, food waste: Europe aims for a paradigm shift

30 March marks International Zero Waste Day, established by the UN in 2022. This year’s theme is food waste, but the transition to a circular economy is a much broader challenge: ranging from ...

US-EU tariffs: agreement reached, but the risk of energy dependence remains

US-EU tariffs: agreement reached, but the risk of energy dependence remains

From Brussels – On 26 March, the European Parliament endorsed its position on two legislative proposals giving effect to the tariff aspects of the EU-US agreement signed in July 2025. The text...

ECESP 2026: the circular heart of the European Single Market

ECESP 2026: the circular heart of the European Single Market

On 22 and 23 April 2026, Brussels will host two pivotal days of debate on European circular economy policies at the new ECESP Annual Conference, entitled A competitive and fair circular Europe:...