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Christoffer Frendesen

@eumattersmedia

🇩🇰Journalist, based in Brussels. Founder of EU Matters Media. Covering energy, digital, pharma and defense. Formerly, adviser for MEPs and Vice-President of Renew Europe (+5 years). Journalist at Danish media The Engineer (Teknologiens Hus).

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Ny lov skulle sikre flere solceller på tage, men ambitionsniveauet er for lavt, lyder kritikken Solceller på bygninger taber tempo, så nu håber organisationer, at en ny EU-lov vil føre til mere solenergi. Men et nyligt udkast til implementering fra regeringen skuffer.

Skuffelse over regeringens solcelleambitioner☀️😑
Tempoet for solceller på bygninger er dalet markant.
Men selvom en ny EU-lov skabte håb hos to organisationer, skuffer regeringens ambitioner.

Læs min seneste artikel👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli... #eudk #dkgreen #dkpol #fv26

03.03.2026 08:51 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Velplaceret kilde: EU-Kommissionen kan være på vej med bindende elektrificeringsmål Uafhængighed af udenlandsk gas er blevet en prioritet i EU. Derfor overvejer EU-Kommissionen et bindende elektrificeringsmål for at sætte fart på den stagnerede elektrificering.

EU might propose binding target for electrification⚡
Well-placed source reveal that Commission considers a binding target helping wean EU off dependency on fossil fuels. Electrification has stagnated for a decade, so action is needed.
My latest article klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli... #eudk #dkgreen

17.02.2026 12:18 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Ny undersøgelse: Most Favored Nation får smv’er til at overveje at udskyde eller helt droppe lancering af lægemidler i Europa En ny europæisk undersøgelse viser, at små og mellemstore virksomheder overvejer at udskyde og droppe lancering af lægemidler i Europa. Årsagen er USA’s handels- og sundhedspolitik, som påvirker både ...

Will Trump's pressure on pharma businesses hit EU patients?

The short answer is likely.

New survey reveals that EU pharma businesses are considering delaying or scrapping the launch of medicines in🇪🇺 Read my📰👇 #mostfavorednation
www.dagenspharma.dk/nyheder/eu/n...
#eudk #dksund #sundpol #EUsky

12.02.2026 08:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Denmark and Greenland are eying a Panama-style deal.

Five proposals from a former Trump adviser could offer clues to how a future deal might take shape.

16.01.2026 08:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Despite New EU Loan, Two Factors Block Ukraine From Ending The War The new EU loan won’t lead Ukraine to victory or a peace deal. Mounting manpower shortages and a lack of long-term funding remain decisive obstacles for Ukraine.

Should the current peace process fail, Ukraine and the EU will need to confront two major challenges:

Manpower shortages and a lack of long-term financing.

The new EU loan to Ukraine will not be enough.

Read my latest story👇
eumattersmedia.substack.com/p/despite-ne...
#eudk #dkforsvar

06.01.2026 11:49 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Politisk pres for at udvande og udskyde central klimalov stiger Frygt for tårnhøje CO2-priser øger preset mod EU-lov, som omfatter CO2-udledninger fra bygninger og vejtransport. Krav om handling tager til i både Europa-Parlamentet og blandt medlemslande.

My articles focus on multiple studies revealing that the Commission's estimates for CO2 prices under ETS2 could be completely off the mark. And right-wing pressure to postpone or even annul law. The latter is unlikely but EPP will face big choice
#eudk #dkgreen #dkbiz klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...

21.10.2025 17:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Kommunerne sættes under pres, når nyt kvotesystem rammer udledninger fra biler og bygninger Undersøgelser viser, at prisen for at udlede CO2 fra bygninger og vejtransport kan stige markant mere end forventet. Både borgere, virksomheder og kommuner vil blive ramt.

Today, ministers might have discussed potential changes in EU's emission trading system for🚛🚗🏍️🏬🏡(ETS2) with the Commission.

The risk of explosive price spikes has build pressure for COM to amend the market stability mechanism.

Read my recent articles
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#eudk #dkgreen

21.10.2025 17:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Politisk pres for at udvande og udskyde central klimalov stiger Frygt for tårnhøje CO2-priser øger preset mod EU-lov, som omfatter CO2-udledninger fra bygninger og vejtransport. Krav om handling tager til i både Europa-Parlamentet og blandt medlemslande.

DANSKE PARTIER UNDGÅR AT TALE OM RISIKO FOR PRISBOMBE💣
Flere partier undlader at forholde sig til, at EU-lovgivning kan gøre livet markant dyrere end forventet.

Kun et dansk parti har svaret på henvendelser for en kommentar.

Læs min seneste artikel for Klimamonitor👇
#eudk #dkgreen #dkpol #dkbiz

07.10.2025 06:43 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Politisk pres for at udvande og udskyde central klimalov stiger Frygt for tårnhøje CO2-priser øger preset mod EU-lov, som omfatter CO2-udledninger fra bygninger og vejtransport. Krav om handling tager til i både Europa-Parlamentet og blandt medlemslande.

EXPERTS WARN: Weakening ETS2 could jeorpadise EU's climate goals - without curbing potential price spikes.

The fear of skyrocketing prices is fuelling a political backlash against the EU’s Emission Trading System2.
My latest📰👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli... #eudk #dkgreen #eupol

30.09.2025 07:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Kommunerne sættes under pres, når nyt kvotesystem rammer udledninger fra biler og bygninger Undersøgelser viser, at prisen for at udlede CO2 fra bygninger og vejtransport kan stige markant mere end forventet. Både borgere, virksomheder og kommuner vil blive ramt.

A potential political bomb💣

Several new studies reveal that the CO2 price under ETS2, covering road transport and buildings, might be much higher than estimated by EU Commission.

Some expect prices 3 to 4 times higher.

My article👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#eudk #dkgreen #dkpol

25.09.2025 07:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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PHARMA LAW CONTROVERSY!
EU pharma industry has scrambled to stop proposal, which they fear could create direct competition with pharmacies.

The current nego on the EU's revision of pharma laws already prove difficult.
My latest article👇
www.dagenspharma.dk/nyheder/medi... #dksund #eudk #sundpol

24.09.2025 10:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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BREAKING: BIG RISK OF PRICE EXPLOSION FOR CAR AND HOME OWNERS
Studies reveal that heating and gas costs could become three to four times higher compared to the EU Commission's initial estimates.
Read my latest article👇

klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli... #dkgreen #dkmedier #EUdk #dkpol #EUsky

22.09.2025 06:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ukrainian Support for War Effort Collapses New data from Ukraine show the public favors ending the war with Russia through negotiations, as support for fighting until victory has plummeted.

Many Ukrainians seemingly don't want to keep fighting, so Zelensky might be encouraged to negotiate w. Putin

However, most Ukrainians (68 %) believe it is unlikely that the war will end within the next year, according to the Gallup poll
2/2
news.gallup.com/poll/693203/...
#EUdk #dkforsvar #DKmedier

20.08.2025 08:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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BIG MAJORITY OF UKRAINIANS WANTS TO END THE WAR
Despite not being covered by many media organisations, a recent Gallup poll puts pressure on Ukraine's President Zelensky.

Almost 70 % of Ukrainians want a negotiated peace - ASAP!
1/2 #EUdk #dkforsvar #dkmedier

20.08.2025 08:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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REALITY CHECK:
NEW REPORT REVEALS DENMARK'S HALF-HEARTED CLIMATE AMBITIONS😲
Despite DK’s strong international climate reputation, a new EU Commission report highlights major gaps in the country’s climate plans
My latest 📰👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#eudk #dkgreen #dkbiz #EUsky #ClimateSky

07.07.2025 08:21 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Læger og sygeplejersker nervøse for ny EU-lov, der kan koste tid fra patientpleje Den længe ventede – og særligt i Bruxelles ofte omtalte – lovgivning om europæiske sundhedsdata er trådt i kraft.  Efter flere års forhandlinger i EU’s institutioner er lovteksten publiceret, og medle...

LÆGER & SYGEPLEJERSKE BEKYMREDE FOR NY LOV
Den nye EU-lov European Health Data Space skaber bekymringer.

Sundhedspersonale frygter at blive ramt af nye arbejdsbyrder, der stjæler tid fra patientpleje.

Læs min seneste artikel👇
dagenspharma.dk/laeger-og-sy...
#DKsund #EUdk #sundpol #EUsky #EUpol

26.06.2025 09:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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DOCTORS AND NURSES FEAR NEW EU LEGISLATION
European Health Data Space is sparking concern among doctors and nurses.

They are worried that the new legislation will take valuable time away from patient care.
Read my latest story👇
dagenspharma.dk/laeger-og-sy...
#EUsky #EUpol

26.06.2025 09:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Three Ways New NATO Target Could Backfire on Europe Experts warn of three reasons the new NATO target is a bad idea. Deterring Russia could be achieved more cheaply, while avoiding excessive spreadsheet-exercises and public backlash.

DEFENDING EUROPE FROM PUTIN IS POSSIBLE WITH LESS MONEY💸😲
New NATO target of 5% could backfire for three reasons, experts tell EU Matters Media.
Deterring Russian attacks could be done cheaper, risk of inefficient defence spending & public backlash.

Read my latest📰👇

#dkforsvar #dkpol #eudk #EUsky

25.06.2025 13:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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DEBUT FOR @klimamonitor.dk🥳
Danmark dumpes for dårlige rammer for energifællesskaber.

Organisationer kritiserer DK og fastslår, at EU skal stille nye krav til medlemslande.

MEN Ministerium afviser kritik og behov for EU-krav
Læs min📰👇
klimamonitor.dk/nyheder/poli...
#DKgreen #eudk #DKenergi #EUsky

04.06.2025 10:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
More than half the surveyed mayors want more money from EU budget. By far the biggest wish from mayors wanting help from the EU to fix the housing crisis.

More than half the surveyed mayors want more money from EU budget. By far the biggest wish from mayors wanting help from the EU to fix the housing crisis.

NEW SURVEY: MAYORS WANT MORE EU MONEY FOR HOUSING
Despite hopes from mayors in the EU, it seems unlikely that next EU budget will be able to prioritise housing substantially.

Competing priorities, such as defense, could make it difficult.
#eupol #EUsocial #EUsky
www.politico.eu/article/affo...

03.06.2025 09:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ny EU-lov for lægemidler: Forslag til at bekæmpe antimikrobiel resistens møder modstand i Ministerrådet og skepsis fra flere fagfolk Forhandlingerne om at opdatere EU-lovgivningen for lægemidler trækker fortsat ud i Ministerrådet. Som Dagens Pharma tidligere har beskrevet, er der flere knaster, der blokerer for et muligt kompromis....

SUNDHEDSTRUSSEL: SKEPSIS HERSKER OM EU-LØSNING
Antibiotikamangel kan true sundhedsvæsenet. Derfor forsøger EU at gøre det mere lukrativt at udvikle ny antibiotika.

MEN - Rådet, SSI og dele af industrien tvivler på løsningsforslag👇
#eudk #Dksund #Sundpol #EUsky
dagenspharma.dk/ny-eu-lov-fo...

03.06.2025 06:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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EU’ kommende pharma-lov: Ministerrådet leger med tanken om at fjerne patienternes stemmeret i centralt EMA-udvalg BRUXELLES: I marts fik man et chok European Patients’ Forum (EPF), da det pludselig forlød, at Ministerrådet ville begrænse den indflydelse, som EU-Kommissionen ellers havde foreslået at give patiente...

AFSLØRING: MINISTRE OVERVEJER AT BEGRÆNSE PATIENTERS MAGT I EU'S MEDICINAGENTUR💉😷
Dét bekræfter kilder med kendskab til EU-landenes forhandlinger om fremtidens lægemiddellovgivning

I Europa-Parlamentet er @stinebosse.bsky.social imod. Læs min📰👇
dagenspharma.dk/eu-kommende-...
#dksund #sundpol #eudk

08.05.2025 06:53 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Analyst: Buying Trump's fossil fuels cannot balance EU’s trade deficit with U.S. EU countries would need to become completely dependent on Trump for oil, coal and gas imports to close the alleged trade deficit with the U.S. Analyst highlights three potential problems.

Even if EU imported all of its LNG from Trump, it would only cut €30 billion from the alleged €305 billion trade deficit😲

Balancing deficit would require importing fossil fuels solely from U.S. - 3 reasons why that’s unlikely👇
eumattersmedia.substack.com/p/analyst-bu... #dkgreen #eudk #eusky #eupol

29.04.2025 09:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Risk of overinvestment in LNG could gamble with the EU’s climate goals and energy prices Demand for LNG has dropped dramatically in the EU, but investments continue. Risk of overinvestment could impact energy prices and climate goals. Still, the EU considers LNG trade with Trump.

In January, I wrote about MS continuing to invest in LNG infrastructure, despite the dramatic fall in demand.

A forced gas deal with Trump could increase gas consumption - or, at least, make the EU even more dependent on U.S. energy. 2/2
eumattersmedia.substack.com/p/risk-of-ov...
#dkgreen #eusky

08.04.2025 08:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump wants the EU to buy U.S. energy - BUT EU
demand for liquified natural gas is declining.

Utilisation rate of LNG terminals are falling steadily.

U.S. is already the biggest exporter of LNG to EU countries.

Could a gas deal affect EU energy consumption and climate goals?
#dkgreen #eusky👇 1/2

08.04.2025 08:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
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BASIC IT PROBLEMS UNDERMINE EU'S PHARMA AMBITIONS😷
A troublesome IT system is causing significant delays in clinical trials, affecting the EU’s competitiveness and patients.

EU Commission acknowledges issues but has no quick solution.
dagenspharma.dk/nyt-it-syste...
#EUDK #dksund #sundpol #eusky

08.04.2025 07:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A closer look at today's vote expose the almost 50/50 split within the @greens-efa.eu.

A little more than half support the collaboration with centrist alliance.

Meanwhile, near half supported rejecting COM proposal completely and many also voted against the final proposal.
#eudk #dkbiz #dkgreen

03.04.2025 14:19 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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GREENS SPLIT ON PRIORITIES🤔
MEPs from Greens pushed to be part of centrist alliance with EPP, Renew and S&D.

HOWEVER, today's vote on delaying sustainability reporting reveal major internal split.

It could prove difficult for the alliance to wield Green votes in the future.
#eudk #dkbiz #dkgreen

03.04.2025 14:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Huge majority in European Parliament vote to postpone reporting obligations for businesses.

Even @greens-efa.eu supported after agreement w EPP, Renew and S&D.

Greens seems more willing to compromise this mandate. The group hopes to influence EPP policy by making compromises.
#eudk #dkbiz #dkgreen

03.04.2025 10:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Analysis: The OmniBUS reveals new reality for Social Democrats and Greens Social democrats are struggling to balance combatting nationalists with retaining influence. Meanwhile, the Greens were split on whether to show newfound pragmatism towards the EPP.

Read my analysis of the S&Ds ultimatum and its risk of being left out of the power circle on key political agendas in the European Parliament here:
eumattersmedia.substack.com/p/analysis-t...
#eudk #dkpol #dkgreen #dkbiz

03.04.2025 09:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0