In the wake of COP 27 last November, which showcased both progress and setbacks, the imminent COP 28 renews our focus on the critical issue of climate finance. The central question remains: who will bear the financial burden, and how soon? The European Union (EU) has historically played a pivotal role in U.N. climate talks, […]

In an important step low-carbon and competitive economy, the development, construction, and operation of Europe’s first-ever ammonia-fired power generation facility at Whitegate Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in Cork is being explored. Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, “For Ireland, wind energy remains our most available and […]

In a significant stride towards enhancing pan-European fire safety efforts, Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, is pleased to announce the successful inclusion of his Preparatory Action on harmonization of fire statistics in the European Union (EU) budget. This initiative, building on the success of the EU FireStat Pilot Project, aims to address critical data […]

Sean Kelly, lead MEP for UK trade in the European Parliament and first vice-chair of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, welcomes the resounding support for his report on the Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement in the European Parliament. The report received near-unanimous backing with 512 in favour, 9 against, and 42 abstentions, […]

Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to significantly scale up investment in Europe’s power grids. The plans highlight a comprehensive strategy aimed at modernizing and adapting power grids to accommodate the shift towards renewable energy sources. “Europe is at a crucial juncture in its energy transition, and the proposed investment […]