This article is published in association with IMF. A recent article in The Economist[1] argued that there were several ways in which central bankers took decisions about monetary policy, for example whether and when to increase or reduce interest rates. Most central banks now appoint committees of senior officials to take such decisions. The article points […]Great Divide: Transparency or Efficiency?
September 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. A recent article in The Economist[1] argued that there were several ways in which central bankers took decisions about monetary policy, for example whether and when to increase or reduce interest rates. Most central banks now appoint committees of senior officials to take such decisions. The article points […]Energy efficiency of buildings: MEPs adopt plans to decarbonise the sector
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted plans, already agreed upon with Council, to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector. The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to progressively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in […]EU-CELAC Summit: EU and Uruguay boost cooperation on renewable energy, energy efficiency and renewable hydrogen
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and Uruguay have decided to step up their cooperation in pursuing the clean energy transition. At the EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels, Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson and Uruguay’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Francisco Bustillo Bonasso signed a Memorandum of Understanding on […]New transport proposals target greater efficiency and more sustainable travel
December 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To support the transition to cleaner, greener, and smarter mobility, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Commission today adopted four proposals that will modernise the EU’s transport system. By increasing connectivity and shifting more passengers and freight to rail […]
