Fossil fuels
EU announces punishing sanctions targeting Russian energy and banks
“Our message is clear: This war must end,” Ursula von der Leyen says.
European Commission to unveil new Russia sanctions on energy, banks
Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither
EU looks to impose sanctions on Putin simultaneously with US, says von der Leyen
EU’s top Russian LNG buyers wary of Brussels’ gas ban
EU science advisers slam Brussels’ weakened 2040 climate plans
EU climate chief lobbied Germany to back weakened 2040 goal
Britain is wide open to Russian undersea sabotage
Critical gas pipelines, power lines and data cables are the “soft belly of British security,” ministers have been warned.
EU roughly on track to hit 2030 emissions goal, Brussels says
The updated analysis reflects progress, but relies on countries following through on promises amid a green backlash.
Brussels to propose ‘pragmatic’ 90 percent climate target for 2040
In an interview with POLITICO, EU climate chief Teresa Ribera warns against watering down the goal too much.
In Trump’s war on clean energy, China (and everyone else) wins
It’s a shift from the U.S. president’s first term, and is driving a fresh wedge within his Republican Party.
Romania must reclaim prize energy assets from foreign investors, presidential favorite says
George Simion wants to tap into deep voter frustration with post-communist privatizations.
EU backs 17th round of Russia sanctions
Latest measures come as European leaders threaten further action to force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
This April was world’s second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
Climate agency also noted that much of Central Europe, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom are grappling with a lack of rainfall.
Orbán’s man in Brussels stalls Russian energy exit plan
Hungary’s EU commissioner is hindering the plan’s quick approval on Tuesday, despite obligations to act independently from Viktor Orbán’s Russia-friendly policies.
Trump’s tariffs could sink gas deal with Europe, top energy boss warns
EU firms want to buy more American energy — but not if it becomes pricier.
The mechanics behind Spain’s mega-blackout
People rarely think about Europe’s criss-crossing energy system. We tell you how it works, what went wrong (and right) on Monday and what happens next.
Keir Starmer bets on green patriotism to beat fossil fuels — and Farage
The U.K. government wants to “take back control” of energy supply — but is it swapping one dependence for another?
Trump’s efforts to split Europe and China on clean energy fall flat
The U.S. argument against the green transition felt “quiet and out of place,” said one official.
Trump officials pressure world’s top energy agency to drop climate mission
U.S. and European officials are sparring in meetings of the International Energy Agency, which helps guide global investments and policies.
Europe faces ‘decisive moment’ in energy security battle, von der Leyen warns
Without action, twin threats of Russian sabotage and high prices will batter the bloc, the Commission President said.
UK’s Miliband: We can work with US and China on energy security
The U.S. has used the U.K.-hosted energy summit to boost fossil fuels over the transition to net zero.
Trump official rips climate policy at London energy summit
Acting Assistant Secretary Tommy Joyce also took aim at Joe Biden’s climate legacy.
City climate action is a path to economic transformation
Europe’s climate and industrial policies are inextricably linked — cities are at the heart of both
EU to float ban on new Russian energy contracts
The idea will be one of several options Brussels will suggest in May to sever Russian energy links.
Is Serbia turning into an EU mining colony?
A Brussels-backed project to develop the lithium reserves needed to power electric vehicles is fueling political instability on the European Union’s doorstep.
Von der Leyen to attend UK energy security summit
Commission president’s visit comes as the U.K. and EU explore closer ties.
Thousands of British oil workers are set to lose their jobs. No one has told them.
Government advisers north and south of the border worry workers are being failed by shifting policies and poor communication.
Postwar Russian energy return ‘illusory,’ Belgium says
Belgian Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet told POLITICO he wants to phase out the country’s Russian gas imports — but didn’t back an outright ban.
Britain braces for a Trump hand grenade at London energy summit
The U.K. wants to use an energy security summit next week to showcase its net zero push. Trump’s America just wants to sell fossil fuels.
German coalition deal backs EU’s 90 percent climate target — with caveats
The incoming government wants emissions cuts paid for abroad to count toward domestic climate goals.