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Latest news, analysis and comment on energy and climate policy in Europe and beyond.
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Macron meets Musk, world’s top executives amid political turmoil and Olympics

French president will use the occasion to pursue his charm offensive among foreign investors.

July 25, 2024 11:49 am CET

‘Blood minerals’: EU accused of fueling conflict with Rwanda deal

Facing criticism it is stoking a humanitarian crisis, Brussels seeks to clarify the aims behind its minerals pact with Kigali.

July 25, 2024 6:00 am CET

Who will be the next European commissioners?

What we know so far about Ursula von der Leyen’s next top team.

July 24, 2024 8:30 pm CET

EU ‘ready’ to negotiate as Hungary-Ukraine oil row boils over

The European Commission also said it doesn’t see any ‘immediate’ oil supply risks after Ukraine partially banned Russian oil exports to Europe.

July 23, 2024 2:03 pm CET

The green leftie lawmaker taking on Europe’s economy

Aurore Lalucq hasn’t always been a fan of financial services firms.

July 23, 2024 1:26 pm CET

Wopke Hoekstra nominated as Dutch EU commissioner

Current climate commissioner to return to Brussels, and The Hague wants him to get a financial or economic portfolio.

July 23, 2024 11:24 am CET

Hungary demands EU action against Ukraine as Russian oil spat escalates

Budapest argues it’s facing an energy crunch after Kyiv imposed a partial ban on Moscow’s oil transiting the country.

July 22, 2024 6:09 pm CET

This burger could kill the EU

Farmers furious about lab-grown meat are taking their fight to the heart of the European project.

July 22, 2024 6:00 am CET

Hungary facing fuel crisis as Ukraine turns up heat on Russian oil supplies

Sky-high prices and electricity shortages could hit Hungarians within “weeks” after Kyiv imposed a partial ban on Russian oil passing through its territory.

July 20, 2024 6:56 am CET

Fossil fuel extraction compatible with climate action: COP29 host

The Azerbaijani presidency made that claim while presenting a flurry of initiatives for the Baku summit.

July 20, 2024 6:26 am CET

Berlin inks lithium deal with Belgrade despite environmental concerns

The agreement would benefit carmakers like Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, but is deeply unpopular in the country.

July 19, 2024 2:02 pm CET

‘Drill, baby, drill’: America’s fossil fuel boom risks bust in Europe

Both Trump and Biden are pushing lucrative U.S. fossil fuel deals — a risky bet given the EU’s plans to wean itself off the energy source.

July 19, 2024 6:00 am CET
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Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job

It was a love fest on election day. The fights begin after.

July 18, 2024 6:53 pm CET

Von der Leyen is in! Let the fighting over the next European Commission begin. 

EU leaders will fight back against “too powerful” von der Leyen as she assembles her team.

July 18, 2024 4:13 pm CET

Von der Leyen bets big on housing

Commission president vows to free up cash for affordable homes and create the bloc’s first-ever housing commissioner.

July 18, 2024 12:39 pm CET

It’s Christmas in July (for Commissioners)! Von der Leyen hands out policy gifts ahead of key vote.

Ursula von der Leyen presents herself as a beacon of stability to secure another five years at the head of the EU’s executive.

July 18, 2024 10:41 am CET

Putin fears crypto mining could cause energy shortages in Russia

Russia has the world’s third-largest crypto mining capability. Cryptocurrencies are used to finance the war effort.

July 17, 2024 7:44 pm CET

Germany’s transport minister faces pay-to-play allegations

A German car association allegedly offered industry and lobbyists time with Transport Minister Volker Wissing in return for payment, according to a report.

July 17, 2024 5:08 pm CET

French government resigns, ushering in indefinite transition period 

The Attal administration will now serve as a caretaker government until a new prime minister is appointed.

July 16, 2024 4:02 pm CET

Hungary’s gatherings get cold shoulder after Putin visit

At least four countries sent lower-ranking officials in protest to a Tuesday meeting in Budapest, a day after the EU executive told its commissioners to stay home.

July 16, 2024 1:41 pm CET
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July 15, 2024 5:00 am CET

EU’s biggest losers hold Ursula von der Leyen’s fate in their hands

Commission president could be forced to rely on Greens and liberals to secure a second term, weeks after they were rejected by voters in the European election.

July 14, 2024 10:15 pm CET

The never-ending job of depriving Putin of the means to kill Ukrainians

Vietnam and Malaysia are the next destinations on EU envoy David O’Sullivan’s mission to stop Russia from beating EU sanctions.

July 12, 2024 3:11 pm CET

Pragmatism over principle: Europe’s Greens adapt to survive 

The group is ditching some of its ambitions as it prepares to back conservative Ursula von der Leyen atop the EU executive. 

July 12, 2024 6:00 am CET
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