Tag: climate and energy policy
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Supporting FRA’s work on equality and non-discrimination in Hungary
Milieu is starting a new service request to support the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) by providing up-to-date information and evidence on equality and non-discrimination in Hungary. The work will compile legal, policy and institutional developments relevant to promoting equality and combating discrimination on all grounds protected under the EU Treaties and the… Read more
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Book publication on migrants needing protection but posing public order risks
We are pleased to highlight the publication of a new book by our colleague Julia Zomignani Barboza, titled “Undesirable but Unreturnable Migrants: The Challenges of Dealing with Criminal Migrants in Need of Protection – A Comparative Analysis of Australia, Belgium and Canada.” The book is the result of Julia’s independent research conducted as part of… Read more
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New project on AI and fundamental rights under the EU AI Act
Milieu has launched a new project for the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) to support the implementation of the EU AI Act. The project will contribute fundamental-rights expertise to the assessment of high-risk AI systems, helping ensure that compliance efforts are firmly grounded in the protection of people’s rights. Working together with Prof. Gianclaudio… Read more
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Looking beyond LIFE: new project on the future of EU environment and climate funding
Milieu is pleased to launch a new project for the European Committee of the Regions exploring the future of the EU LIFE programme for environment and climate action. As the European Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework would integrate LIFE funding into other EU instruments, the study will assess what has worked well… Read more
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Milieu to deliver the next four editions of the Intra-EU Labour Mobility Report
Milieu is pleased to announce that it has been selected to continue delivering the European Union’s flagship Annual Report on Intra-EU Labour Mobility for the next four years on behalf of the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) of the European Commission. This new contract marks the continuation of more than twelve… Read more
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Milieu contributes to EU study on carbon pricing in road transport
Milieu is contributing to the study “Carbon Pricing in Tolls and User Charges: an Assessment of its Implementation and Coherence with Emissions Trading and Energy Taxation”, led by Transport & Mobility Leuven in partnership with the University of Antwerp, for DG MOVE of the European Commission. As the European Union expands CO₂-based road charging schemes… Read more
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Milieu to assess out-of-court dispute settlement under the Digital Services Act
Milieu has launched a new study for DG CNECT to support the implementation of Article 21 of the Digital Services Act (DSA) on out-of-court dispute settlement (ODS). The study aims to address the challenges currently encountered by emerging and certified ODS bodies as they work to support users and interact with online platforms. The project… Read more
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Milieu contributes to new report on the implementation of methane abatement partnerships
Milieu Consulting is pleased to announce the publication of the Environmental Investigation Agency’s (EIA) report, “Implementation of the Methane Abatement Partnership Roadmap”, to which Milieu contributed technical and analytical expertise. The report examines how methane abatement partnerships can be operationalised in practice ahead of the implementation of the EU Methane Regulation. It includes a detailed… Read more
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Milieu to support the evaluation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive and the impact assessment for the Ocean Act
Milieu, together with Ecorys and Stratégies Mer et Littoral (SML), has been awarded a new contract by DG MARE and CINEA of the European Commission to carry out the evaluation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive (MSPD) and the impact assessment for the forthcoming Ocean Act. This study underpins the ambitions of the European Ocean… Read more
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Twenty-five years of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and publication of the new Manual on Fundamental Rights in EU Funding
7 December 2025 marks 25 years since the proclamation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, first declared on 7 December 2000 by the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission. The Charter is a landmark document that sets out the rights, freedoms and principles guiding EU policy and action.You can… Read more
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EU Environmental Foresight system report 2023–2024 now published
The European Commission has published the 2023–2024 EU Environmental Foresight System (FORENV) report, which highlights emerging risks and opportunities for biodiversity protection and ecosystem services across the EU. This edition identifies 10 priority emerging issues, grouped into six clusters of disruptive change. These clusters range from technological and systems innovations to social justice challenges, shifting… Read more
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Milieu awarded new four-year Framework Contract on EU water and marine policies
Milieu is pleased to announce that, in partnership with Fresh-Thoughts and Ecologic Institute, we have been awarded a new four-year Framework Contract with DG Environment (European Commission) to support the further development and implementation of EU water and marine policies for nature, resilience, sustainability, prosperity and competitiveness. Under this contract, the consortium will provide expertise… Read more
