Austria’s Last Generation to dissolve over ‘fossil ignorance’
The Austrian climate activists organisation Last Generation has announced it will disband over a lack of success.
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French imports of Russian LNG soar in first-half 2024
French imports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) are surging and feeding into an increase in exports of Russian LNG to the rest of Europe.
Flemish Government advertises for ‘Climate Doctor’
The Flemish Government in Belgium has posted a job advertisement for a "Climate Doctor" to address the potential medical effects of climate change.
Brussels ‘co-ordinating’ oil embargo on Hungary and Slovakia, claims minister Szijjártó
Brussels is behind Ukraine's attempt to block oil from entering Hungary and Slovakia, Budapest's foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has claimed.
EU’s ‘degrowth’ means rich stay rich, the poor are made even poorer
It is hard to distinguish whether an action is driven by malice or incompetence when the results are the same.
More German companies mull relocation due to high energy prices, survey finds
High energy prices and a lack of reliable energy supplies are hindering German companies' production and investments, with a growing trend of industrial firms considering…
Europe’s largest wind-power plant stacks up hundreds of millions in losses
Sweden's Markbygden Ett, Europe's largest wind-power plant, has lost more than €322 million since its start-up and between 2017 and 2023, the loss margin was minus…
In Depth: EU leaders shift to security over environmental concerns
The 2024-2029 Strategic Agenda, crafted in 2023 and endorsed in June 2024 by European Union leaders, has offered a glimpse into the bloc's forthcoming priorities.
Slovakia threatens to halt diesel supply to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to halt diesel deliveries to Ukraine if Kyiv does not resume the transit of oil via Ukraine to Slovakia from Russian…
Internal combustion going nowhere, as EVs fail to rev buyers’ engines
I just came across a Los Angeles Times headline: “The electric automobile will quickly and easily take precedence over all other kinds of motor carriages, as soon…
Ukraine ‘blackmailing’ Hungary and Slovakia with oil shutdown, Budapest claims
Ukraine is attempting to "blackmail" Slovakia and Hungary with an oil embargo over both countries' positions on Russia's invasion, Budapest has claimed.
Dutch Government surprises with choice of Hoekstra as nominee commissioner
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has gone against expectations and chosen to nominate Wopke Hoekstra as the country's commissioner in the new European Commission.
Hungary to ‘block EU Member State funds until Ukraine reactivates Russian oil transit’
Hungary has declared it will obstruct European Union reimbursements for Member States that have delivered munitions to Ukraine until Kyiv permits the transit of…
Hungary demands EU action after Ukraine cuts off Russian oil
Hungary has demanded action from the European Union after Ukraine's decision to cut off Budapest from much of its Russian oil supply.
EU and Serbia sign controversial lithium deal designed to reduce China dependence
Serbia and the EU announced a major deal June 19 to develop a joint lithium mining project.
IN DEPTH: Ursula von der Leyen’s second term promises ever expanding and encroaching EU
On Thursday, July 18, Ursula von der Leyen won the approval of MEPs for a second term as President of the European Commission.
EU auditor calls for ‘reality check’ on EC’s renewable hydrogen plans
The European Union has unrealistic goals for renewable hydrogen energy, despite close to €20 billion in funding, says the EU's financial watchdog.
As Paris Olympics loom, Seine ‘still unsafe for swimming events’
As the Paris Olympics approach, it is unclear if the River Seine will be clean enough for athletes to use.
Brussels Commissioners resign to take seats in European Parliament
Two commissioners with the European Commission under its President Ursula von der Leyen have resigned to take their seats in the European Parliament.
‘Cordon sanitaire’ for nationalists in European Parliament committees
The European Parliament will officially convene in its first session in Strasbourg on July 16 but the working committees have already been distributed among the…
US to remain ‘liable’ for climate funding under second Trump presidency, says chief COP negotiator
Yalchin Rafiyev, who will spearhead talks at the COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan in November, said Trump's return, if it happens, would be unlikely to disrupt climate…
Polish police to charge motorists for clearing road of climate blockade
A group of motorists who used a fire extinguisher and pepper spray to remove climate protesters blocking a main road in Warsaw on July 9 "will have to face charges",…
French news channel fined €80,000 over negative broadcasts on migration and climate change
Popular Conservative French news channel CNews was fined €80,000 by the country’s media regulator for expressing negative viewpoints regarding migration and…
Poland requests green tax exemption to help fuel Ukraine
Poland is to seek an exemption from European Union emission fees so that it can burn extra coal to supply Ukraine with electricity this winter.
Norway to stockpile grain in preparation ‘for the unthinkable’
The Norwegian Government has signed an agreement to start stockpiling grain to prepare for a possible supply problem towards the end of this decade.
Germany’s Lufthansa adds flights surcharge to address ‘rising environmental costs’
German aviation company Lufthansa Group announced the implementation of an Environmental Cost Surcharge (ECS) on ticket prices to address rising costs associated…
EU Green Deal architect takes top job with Dutch gas firm — without EC permission
Diederik Samsom, one of the architects of the European Green Deal, has raised eyebrows after joining the board of Gasunie, a Dutch gas company, as chairman.
Elements of Von der Leyen’s Green Deal reappear in leaked EU summit document
EU leaders will reintroduce “green" commitments into the EU Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029, which they are set approve at their latest summit, according to a leaked…
Green MEPs: Renew’s setbacks give us more influence over von der Leyen
The European Parliament Renew bloc's recent loss of members will increase the Greens' influence over European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of the European…
I fly, you take the train: what the elite plans for Europe’s climate ‘sacrifice’
The European Commission has accepted a European initiative called 'Air-Quotas' which aims to introduce carbon quotas for all citizens in order to reduce their consumption.