Energy and Climate
Latest news, analysis and comment on energy and climate policy in Europe and beyond.
MEPs back mandatory gas storage as Russian supplies dwindle
European Parliament lawmakers today backed plans obliging EU countries to fill their gas reserves to at least 80 percent of capacity by November 1 and to 90 …
Germany raises national energy alert over Russia’s ‘economic attack’
Russia wants to control energy reserves of all former Soviet countries, Mike Pompeo says
Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation
The Czechs Europe needs to know
A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda
Biden blames Russia for gas prices as he presses Congress, states and oil companies
EU Parliament’s climate champion role in doubt after key vote
MEPs’ compromise to break deadlock is out of step with the reality of climate change, critics say.
Brussels says it’s serious about green trade deals
The EU aims to use its massive market power to push trading partners to act on climate change.
EU is sabotaging itself with Russian oil sanctions, Khodorkovsky warns
The Putin critic says Europe is harming its own finances when it should be pouring cash into arms for Kyiv.
Smugglers’ secrets: How Russia can beat EU sanctions
It’s only a matter of time before Russia starts pulling tricks on ships at sea and sending goods via friendly countries to avoid and evade sanctions.
Spain demands EU leave energy treaty over climate concerns
Spain is the first country to publicly call for an exit from the treaty.
EU moves toward Russian lobbyist ban
Russian representatives will be suspended from the transparency register, as Council of EU takes action.
German finance minister breaks ranks on EU plans to scrap the car by 2035
Christian Lindner says EU’s draft policy was ‘wrong.’
Russia declares gas war on EU
The Kremlin’s gas games threaten the bloc’s climate policies, economies and political stability.
Extinction Rebellion activists glue themselves to European Commission HQ
Protesters demand climate issue is put on this week’s European Council agenda.
Germany unveils new measures to cut usage of natural gas
Package includes producing more electricity via coal power plants.
Russia puts the gas squeeze on France and Italy
Cuts come as countries formally put Ukraine on the track to EU membership.
MEPs want EU public prosecutor to tackle green crimes
The rate of environmental crime is likely to rise as the bloc implements tougher green legislation, MEPs argue.
Where’s Boris? Johnson missing in action at Biden’s climate summit
US president will host online meeting with 17 world leaders … and Alok Sharma.
Climate compensation fight looms over Egypt summit
Talks in Bonn wrapped up with little progress on the controversial question of who pays for climate damage.
Oil tanker squeeze threatens to leave Putin all at sea
The EU and UK insurance ban could seriously curtail Russian oil exports elsewhere.
Berlin accuses Moscow of playing gas games as pipeline flows fall
Outages at two major suppliers are squeezing the bloc and imperiling energy security.
Germany to bail out national Gazprom subsidiary, citing energy security
Economy Minister Robert Habeck installed a trustee to manage the company in the spring.
MEPs land climate package rescue deal
Compromise includes a new timeline for phasing out free pollution allowances.
Ukraine says Russia ‘more resilient’ to sanctions than expected
‘Revenues from commodities ensure stability of Russia’s public finances,’ deputy economy minister says.
How Ukraine wants to make Russia pay for war’s environmental damage
It’s crucial to ‘hold Russia accountable,’ environment minister tells POLITICO.
Second Trump term would push warming past dangerous limit, warns UN climate chief
Outgoing Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa reflects on surviving cancer, Trump and the state of climate talks in an exit interview with POLITICO.
Germany’s Habeck vows tougher antitrust law after fuel relief flop
Move could target oil companies’ profits.
German SPD leader floats autobahn speed limit
In interview with Tagesspiegel, Saskia Esken also proposes driving bans if gasoline prices remain high.
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