Stéphane Séjourné
French politician (born 1985)
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- Oct 9
EU picks 46 strategic mineral projects amid China dependence, needing €21.1 billion
The European Commission chose 46 projects across 16 member states to speed permitting and help developers win funding. The projects are expected to need about €21.1 billion in capital investment as the bloc tries to reduce its reliance on China.
- Oct 5
Electrolux drops mandatory Italian redundancies for 1,250 voluntary exits and 90 million euro investment
The Swedish appliance manufacturer withdrew a plan for more than 1,700 dismissals during government talks in Rome, keeping the Cerreto d'Esi plant open during a transition.
- Jul 17
EU Commission slows ETS cap reduction to 1.7% after 2036 and extends free CO2 allowances to 2038
The European Commission proposed slowing the pace of emission cap reductions in the EU carbon market after 2030 and extending free allowances for CBAM sectors until 2038, drawing sharp criticism from both industry-aligned MEPs and Green lawmakers.