The European Commission's attempts to ease the compliance burden stemming from the deforestation regulation may have detrimental effects on the law's objective - namely to reduce deforestation, argues @antoine-oger.bsky.social from @ieep.eu in this exclusive op-ed borderlex.net/2026/05/12/o...

Opinion: EU deforestation regulation - smart calibration or regulatory defeat? - Borderlex - European trade policy

Antoine Oger analyses the impact of the simplification proposals regarding the EU Deforestation Regulation

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Our ED @antoine-oger.bsky.social will join a roundtable at the scientific seminar organised by Min. Ecologie Territoire Transports Ville Logement today. The event is dedicated to trajectories for reducing France's carbon footprint ⬇️

Invitation presse - SNBC 3 : le ministère de la Transition écologique organise un séminaire scientifique dédie aux trajectoires de réduction de l’empreinte carbone de la France à l’Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussées - Jeudi 26 mars 2026 | Ministères Aménagement du territoire Transition écologique

Dans le cadre du Cycle de présentation du projet de la 3e Stratégie nationale bas-carbone, la Direction générale de l’énergie et du climat (DGEC) organise un événement consacré aux trajectoires de réduction de l’empreinte carbone de la France, au cœur de la troisième Stratégie nationale bas-carbone (SNBC 3), le jeudi 26 mars 2026 de 13h30 à 17h30, à l’École nationale des ponts et chaussées (ENPC), à Champs-sur-Marne.

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From vision to impact: celebrating 50 years of IEEP 🎉 To mark this fantastic milestone, we are gathering contributions from friends, colleagues, and supporters. In this blog, Nigel Haigh and @antoine-oger.bsky.social discuss the origins of IEEP and reflect on the challenges ahead 👇

From vision to impact: 50 years of IEEP - IEEP AISBL

This year, IEEP turns 50! To celebrate this formidable milestone, throughout 2026, we will retrace our long history, highlight key moments in EU policymaking, and showcase our influence and impact on some of the most critical events, with the support of current and past friends, colleagues, and supporters. In this first blog, Honorary Fellow Nigel Haigh and our Executive Director, Antoine Oger, talk about the origin of IEEP and reflect on the challenges to come.

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🎙️In our latest podcast, host @krysy.bsky.social joins colleagues from our #ThinkSustainableEurope network @jensmattiasclausen.bsky.social, @zofiawetmanska.bsky.social and @antoine-oger.bsky.social to discuss the key developments.

Podcast | COP30 and climate leadership – where does the EU stand? - IEEP AISBL

In this podcast, we touch upon COP30 outcomes and current climate leadership with colleagues from the Think Sustainable Europe network, Jens Mattias Clausen from CONCITO, Zofia Wetmańska from the Reform Institute, and IEEP Executive Director, Antoine Oger. Moderated by Krystyna Springer from our Climate team.

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Ten years after Paris, climate politics look very different. Where does the EU stand? 🎙️ Listen to our @krysy.bsky.social in conversation with @jensmattiasclausen.bsky.social, @zofiawetmanska.bsky.social and @antoine-oger.bsky.social as they unpack #COP30's outcomes

Podcast | COP30 and climate leadership – where does the EU stand? - IEEP AISBL

In this podcast, we touch upon COP30 outcomes and current climate leadership with colleagues from the Think Sustainable Europe network, Jens Mattias Clausen from CONCITO, Zofia Wetmańska from the Reform Institute, and IEEP Executive Director, Antoine Oger. Moderated by Krystyna Springer from our Climate team.

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🌍 #COP30 and climate leadership – where does the EU stand? In our latest podcast, host @krysy.bsky.social joins colleagues from our #ThinkSustainableEurope network @jensmattiasclausen.bsky.social @zofiawetmanska.bsky.social and @antoine-oger.bsky.social to discuss the key developments ⬇️

Podcast | COP30 and climate leadership – where does the EU stand? - IEEP AISBL

In this podcast, we touch upon COP30 outcomes and current climate leadership with colleagues from the Think Sustainable Europe network, Jens Mattias Clausen from CONCITO, Zofia Wetmańska from the Reform Institute, and IEEP Executive Director, Antoine Oger. Moderated by Krystyna Springer from our Climate team.

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New Op-ed in the Parliament Magasine on current affairs in EU climate legislations ! www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...

Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society

Political pressure and shifting priorities risk taking away from Europe’s focus on climate policy, but at a time of global irresponsibility it must...

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The UN confirmed that we are off track to meet the objectives of the #ParisAgreement and the few updated NDCs submitted still project a rise in temperatures of 2.3 to 2.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels by 2100. Read what #ThinkSustainableEurope has to say about #COP30 @antoine-oger.bsky.social

Our ED @antoine-oger.bsky.social is now speaking at the Permanent Representation of France about agricultural models for #competitiveness and #resilience 🧵⬇️

✔️ Conclusions with Dan Jørgensen and @antoine-oger.bsky.social 👉 lnkd.in/edQzmB4r

Time for a great discussion moderated by @pierreleturcq.bsky.social ‬with @antoine-oger.bsky.social, Perrine Fournier from FERN, Bruno Capuzzi @eui-stg.bsky.social and Seutame Maimele from Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies. Follow live ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPYR...

👋 A warm welcome by our ED @antoine-oger.bsky.social to our event exploring how to build up a global approach for the #EUGreenDeal co-organised with @gecoalition.bsky.social ▶️ Follow the live streaming on YouTube ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPYR...

Shaping global green leadership: addressing the external spillovers of the European Green Deal

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The transition to a #WellbeingEconomy can provide a holistic political strategy that addresses the triple planetary crisis while catering for basic social needs using economic tools 🙆‍♂️🙆 Read more 👇 @antoine-oger.bsky.social #GreenEuropeanFoundation @eurohealthnet.bsky.social

“In the face of the triple planetary crises, hope lies in humanity’s creative capacity”

Examine the intersection of climate change, health, and the economy, and why a wellbeing economy is needed for future sustainability.

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With GDP failing to reflect social and environmental wellbeing, we need to build a model that prioritises people and the planet 🌍 Read the article written by @antoine-oger.bsky.social with the #GreenEuropeanFoundation for @eurohealthnet.bsky.social 👇

“In the face of the triple planetary crises, hope lies in humanity’s creative capacity”

Examine the intersection of climate change, health, and the economy, and why a wellbeing economy is needed for future sustainability.

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We are live ! The 2025 Green Trade Day organised by the #GreenTradeNetwork and the @ieep.eu is on ! With our panelists. @carolyndeere.bsky.social, @ibarsauskaite.bsky.social, @davidkleimann.bsky.social, @mwgehring.bsky.social, @mathildedupre.bsky.social, @chantalline.bsky.social and more.

Such a pleasure to join the Green Trade Day organized by @ieep.eu to talk about #EU #CBAM #US and the future of greener multilateral trading system. @antoine-oger.bsky.social @pierreleturcq.bsky.social

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The EU’s climate related trade regulation has had a significant impact on climate measures globally - CBAM has been controversial but also impactful says @iisd.org’s @ibarsauskaite.bsky.social #GreenTradeDay @ieep.eu

There is simply no space for cooperation with the US on trade and climate at the moment but the EU has an important role to play to advance the agenda globally says @odi-trade.bsky.social’s @davidkleimann.bsky.social #GreenTradeDay @ieep.eu

The Green Trade day dives from multilateral to bilateral partnerships with an excellent outlook of climate provisions in #FTAs and the solutions beyond them by @mwgehring.bsky.social. @ieep.eu

This Thursday, our ED @antoine-oger.bsky.social will discuss learnings from the #ACCTS trade agreement and the role of #SustainableTrade in the current geopolitical context in an event hosted by the Missions to the EU of Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland. 🧵 👇

⏰ This week we will talk about the @consilium.europa.eu Polish presidency and how to ensure a more sustainable and secure Europe at the #Think2030 event with @ireform.bsky.social Hear what our ED @antoine-oger.bsky.social and @asnieg.bsky.social have to say 👇 ℹ️ think2030.eu/think2030-di...

We are halfway through the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. It's time to reflect on how we can move towards more sustainable and secure Europe. Find out what #Think2030 hosts (@asnieg.bsky.social @antoine-oger.bsky.social @ieep.eu) have to say and join us in Warsaw next week! 👋

Next week our ED @antoine-oger.bsky.social will join policymakers to discuss the role of the circular economy in enhancing the EU's competitiveness and achieving climate neutrality in this 👇 event organised by @pubaffairsbruxelles.eu Info and registrations ⤵️

Acknowledging the role of the circular economy to enhance the EU's sustainable competitiveness and achieve climate neutrality (March 18) - PubAffairs Bruxelles

We are delighted to invite you to an in-person event which will be held on Tuesday, 18th of March 2025. This event will consist of an afternoon of discussion on the role of the circular economy principles in enhancing the EU’s sustainable competitiveness and achieving climate neutrality. The event will also be a timely opportunity […]

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First glimpse into our #Think2030 event speakers! We are honoured to announce that Urszula Zielińska, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Climate and Environment, will open the event, alongside our ED @antoine-oger.bsky.social With @ireform.bsky.social More info➡️ think2030.eu/think2030-di...

6. 4️⃣ Clear, stable, and effective set of rules rolled out from a strategic long-term vision of a net-zero economy, for all and especially investors to navigate the system. Read more on LinkedIn 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-hav...

We have a compass, but we are still not going in the right direction

This post was written by our interim Executive Director Antoine Oger Yesterday the European Commission published its Competitiveness Compass, the first major strategic initiative of this Commission ma...

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I am happy to share that I have been appointed as Interim Executive Director of the @ieep.bsky.social This position comes with huge responsibilities but also extraordinary opportunities to play our part in fostering a society where people can live well while remaining within planetary boundaries.

Looking forward to discussing the prospects for sustainability provisions in international trade agreements with a stellar group of fellow panellists Colin Brown, Emily Rees, Kathleen Claussen and Geraldo Vidigal. There are limited spots and registration is required: lnkd.in/dn46QVZA

😷 #LowEmissionZones: Short-term social challenges, long-term benefits. Read our report, featuring insights from five 🇪🇺 cities: Stockholm, Milan, Brussels, Sofia, and Warsaw, for policy recommendations ⤵️

Low and Zero Emission Zones: Navigating the Social Challenges of Clean Air Policies in EU Cities   - IEEP AISBL

Low and Zero Emission Zones are one tool for cities to improve air quality and health outcomes. A new IEEP report discusses key issues around the social acceptability of them, drawing on the experiences of five EU cities. 

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🤝 Is 🇪🇺 trade policy compatible with environmental commitments? Join our webinar on 28 November to find out what the environmental stakes of the EU - #Mercosur deal are 👇 ℹ️ ieep.eu/news/webinar...

Webinar | The environmental stakes of the EU-Mercosur deal - IEEP AISBL

The upcoming Mercosur Summit in Montevideo, 5-6 December, could mark the announcement of the conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement, over two decades since talks began.

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In this @theguardian.com column, @georgemonbiot.bsky.social perfectly summarises why carbon credits for soil are not a good idea. Yes, we need to protect soil carbon, and we may increase it through good soil management, but promising golden mountains is flawed. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...