EU's von der Leyen pledges more support for wind industry
- European Commission President von der Leyen vows to accelerate the development of Europe's clean tech industry by fast-tracking permitting, improving auction systems, and prioritizing skills, access to finance, and stable supply chains. She emphasizes the importance of Europe leading the way in clean technology innovation.
- Europe's offshore wind industry faces challenges in meeting green power goals and calls for increased policy support, especially if new wind farms are to be manufactured in Europe. The industry's struggles have contributed to a decrease in investment decisions for offshore wind farms.
- The announcement of the EU's ambitious targets to expand renewable energy, with a goal of obtaining 42.5% of EU energy from renewable sources by 2030, has positively impacted wind turbine makers such as Siemens Energy, Vestas, and Nordex. Their shares have seen a significant increase.
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The European Commissioner chose to knit during von der Leyen's speech
European Commissioner Ilva Johansson knitted during a speech by EC President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament. The video was published by the leader of the French... RIA Novosti, September 14, 2023
Ursula von der Leyen left red-faced as 'bored to death' EU Commissioner knits through speech
Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech was interrupted in a bizarre moment.While the EU Commission President briefed representatives about the bloc’s agenda, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, was spotted knitting.Footage taken during the address saw Johansson look up just once from her knitting to give Von der Leyen a stoney-faced look.Johansson’s actions were not met with widespread receptiveness, with Italian MEP Isa…
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