As an alternative to fossil fuels, biofuels are intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. We assessed whether the EU is supporting sustainable biofuels effectively and whether these fuels have helped the EU achieve its energy and climate targets. We found that the...

As an alternative to fossil fuels, biofuels are intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. We assessed whether the EU is supporting sustainable biofuels effectively and whether these fuels have helped the EU achieve its energy and climate targets. We found that the...

Pollution represents a significant cost for society and is a key concern for EU citizens. By applying the Polluter Pays Principle (PPP), polluters are incentivised to avoid environmental damage and are held responsible for the pollution that they cause. Overall, we found that the PPP is...

The European Court of Auditors' (hereafter "the ECA") 2022 sustainability report describes the institution's continued efforts to be a sustainable organisation. It is based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and describes how we address the environmental, social and economic...

The Member States must ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2020 will be at least 10 % of the final energy consumption in this sector. They can count towards this target biofuels certified as sustainable by voluntary schemes recognised by the Commission. We...

The Member States must ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2020 will be at least 10 % of the final energy consumption in this sector. They can count towards this target biofuels certified as sustainable by voluntary schemes recognised by the Commission. We...

The Member States must ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2020 will be at least 10 % of the final energy consumption in this sector. They can count towards this target biofuels certified as sustainable by voluntary schemes recognised by the Commission. We...

Using more energy from renewable sources is crucial to reduce the EU greenhouse gas emissions and its dependence on fossil fuels and imported energy and thus contribute to the security of its energy supply. Moreover, renewable energy can play an important role as a driver of sustainable...

Erasmus+ is a well-known, successful EU brand. Between 2014 and 2020 it will provide support worth over €16 billion in the fields of education and training, youth and sport. We assessed the performance and European added value of learning mobility, a key action in Erasmus + which represents...