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Laying the Groundwork: How Can the Trialogue Deal Shape the Next Phase of the Green Transition
The agreement emerging from the trialogue negotiations on the amendment of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 represents a pragmatic adjustment of the existing regulatory framework rather than a fundamental shift in direction. Considering the recent change in mind and possible rethinking, If ultimately confirmed, it would reflect an attempt to balance climate ambition with industrial realities through
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From Agreement to Reversal: Parliament’s Optimism Meets Council’s Last-Minute Pushback
The result of the trialogue negotiations on Regulation (EU) 2019/631 initially seemed to represent a carefully calibrated compromise between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission. In the immediate aftermath, representatives from across the political spectrum expressed varying degrees of satisfaction, presenting the agreement as a constructive step forward,
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Institutional Tensions Exposed: Council Rejects Parliament’s proposals
In a late and unexpected turn during the final phase of negotiations, the Council of the European Union moved to reject a number of proposals put forward by the European Parliament, citing concerns over their practical impact and regulatory burden. According to sources involved in the discussions, the Council’s position shifted after a final internal
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As the EU Goes Green, Serbia Must Adapt — But at What Cost?
While the European Union tightens its emissions standards and accelerates the transition toward cleaner mobility, the effects of these policies do not stop at its borders. They are, in fact, increasingly visible in neighboring markets such as Serbia, where the structure of the automotive market reflects a different economic and regulatory reality. The import of
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Crossing the Finish Line — But Not the Same Track: The Green Transition Beyond the EU
From Brussels, the European Union’s green transition appears structured, ambitious, and increasingly inevitable. Regulations are negotiated, targets are set, and the path toward zero-emission mobility is carefully mapped out through instruments such as Regulation (EU) 2019/631. Yet beyond the borders of the Union, the same transition looks far less coordinated — and far more uneven.
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Full Speed, Wrong Track: The Parliament’s Misplaced but Necessary Ambition
The trialogue negotiations on the amendment of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 resulted in a legally coherent and technically focused compromise. Yet, in narrowing the scope of the regulation to emissions performance alone, many of the European Parliament’s more ambitious proposals were set aside. While often dismissed as exceeding the legal basis of environmental policy, these proposals
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Yellow Flag in the Green Transition: Slowing Down to See the Full Cost
The European Union’s transition toward zero-emission mobility is often presented as a clear and necessary step in addressing climate change. Through its regulatory framework, particularly the CO₂ standards under Regulation (EU) 2019/631, the EU is effectively requiring manufacturers to shift away from internal combustion engines and toward electric vehicles. However, this transition raises an important
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Green Light- Possible Red Flags: The Trialogue results.
The outcome of the trilogue negotiations between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on the amendment of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 reflects a carefully calibrated compromise between environmental ambition and industrial feasibility. At its core, the final agreement introduces a temporary flexibility mechanism for the period 2025–2027, allowing manufacturers
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Mixed Messages to Candidate Countries: The Problem with Contradictory Signals
As the trialogue process for the new CO2 regulations enters its concluding phase and amendments begin to take their final form, inconsistencies in political messaging have become more visible. Recent statements from one of representatives of the Council of the European Union, Isidora Stupar, have sent mixed signals to non-EU countries, including Serbia, raising concerns
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Drifting away from EU with new CO2 regulations- Could the Green Transition Become a Barrier to EU Enlargement?
The European Union’s push for stricter CO₂ emission standards is accelerating the Green Transition across member states, aiming to reduce transport-related emissions and shift toward electrification. While this ambitious agenda is critical for global climate goals, it raises a question often overlooked in EU enlargement debates: how will these new regulations affect candidate countries, such