Energy and Climate
Latest news, analysis and comment on energy and climate policy in Europe and beyond.
Euro 7/VII — the missing puzzle piece for improving air quality in Europe
As a company that is already striving for net zero and heavily investing in green technology, Cummins fully supports the Euro 7/VII regulations. However, we need a clear path forward — the new regulation must be timely, clear, ambitious and technologically neutral to best support the industry
EU Parliament clash delays key climate legislation
European Parliament votes to ban combustion engine cars from 2035
Key climate proposals fail to pass European Parliament
MEPs prepare for key climate vote against backdrop of war and inflation
European Parliament heads for car engine ban nail-biter
Ukraine bars nuclear regulator from visiting Russian-occupied power plant
Global crises undermine efforts to get climate talks back to normal
U.N. climate chief raises alarm over a ‘world beset with conflicts, energy, food and economic crises.’
Le Maire: France in talks with UAE for Russia oil alternatives
UAE could provide a ‘temporary solution,’ French finance minister tells Europe1 Radio.
How automakers are earning a bundle while making fewer cars
Focusing on high-earning luxury cars carries environmental risks.
Putin’s war is forcing Moldova to escape Russia’s gas trap
Chișinău wants closer ties with the EU, but first has to get out of a toxic relationship with Moscow’s energy exports.
Greens and rig workers call a truce in Europe’s oil capital
The green movement seeks to fix one of its biggest screw-ups.
More than 20 of Putin’s allies fight back against EU sanctions
More than 20 businessmen, politicians and other individuals connected to the Kremlin are suing the Council of the EU after having been sanctioned following the invasion of …
Orbán wins again as furious EU envoys take church patriarch off Russian sanctions list
Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill removed from EU sanctions list after objections from Budapest.
European Parliament bars Russia-backed lobbyists
Move comes amid debate over EU’s sixth package of sanctions.
Europe’s renovation wave risks exposing workers to asbestos
Labor unions are clashing with construction companies over how to protect workers from the carcinogen.
Hungary throws new spanner into EU sanctions talks
Budapest has asked to exempt the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, from the latest round of sanctions against Moscow, diplomats say.
Germany loses EU sway as Eastern Europe turns away over Russia
Berlin diminished by Merkel’s retirement and frustration over Ukraine war policies.
Don’t expect the EU to ban Russian gas any time soon
A cost of living squeeze and a bruising battle over oil have made EU leaders wary.
6 things to know about the EU’s Russian oil ban
The EU aims to cut the river of cash the Kremlin earns from oil sales.
Russia halts gas supply to the Netherlands
The Dutch climate ministry says no supply interruptions to customers are expected.
How Europeans saw climate change in May
The effects of global warming as witnessed by POLITICO readers.
After Orbán pipes up, Hungary skips Russian oil ban
To win approval of new sanctions, EU leaders give Budapest a pass.
EU leaders agree on Russian oil embargo
Package includes exemptions to placate Hungary and other countries worried about domestic impact.
Dutch and Danish gas buyers warn of Russian shutoff
Russia has already ended gas deliveries to Poland, Bulgaria and Finland.
German chancellor accused of comparing climate activists to Nazis
Olaf Scholz didn’t elaborate on what he meant when saying ‘black-clad enactments’ reminded him of a bygone era.
Orbán demands further exemptions from Russian oil sanctions
Officials have already floated a carve-out for Russian pipeline oil, but Hungary wants guarantees in case those deliveries are disrupted.
EU moves step closer to deal on Russian oil embargo
Diplomats make progress but leaders will decide whether to endorse broad statement backing exemption for oil pipelines.
EU proposals on Emissions Trading and Carbon Border Adjustment derail the green transition
Open letter by the CEOs of the EU steel industry to the European Parliament and the member states. Climate, competitiveness and jobs depend on upcoming policy choices.
Stall on oil ban shows EU capitals trying to limit pain of helping Ukraine
As Russian troops grind through Donbas, EU nations bicker over technicalities of an oil embargo.
No breakthrough yet on Russian oil sanctions ahead of EU summit
Talks will continue before leaders gather in Brussels, as countries push for a deal to ban Putin’s oil.
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