Volkswagen to slash model range in half, cut production by 10 per cent
The move is part of a broader far ranging cost-cutting and efficiency drive as the group confronts a sharp downturn in its core European and Chinese markets.
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Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian strikes on refineries
Shipments made under pre-existing intergovernmental agreements, including a supply deal with Mongolia, are exempt.
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Poland lobbies for NATO pipeline extension to cover eastern flank
"The dual-use nature of pipelines provides the opportunity to build security for NATO's entire eastern flank, so this is also an opportunity for me and all of central…
Gazprom accuses Ukraine of drone attack on gas pipeline to Turkey during NATO summit
The company said that unmanned aerial vehicles hit the Krasnodarskaya compressor station in Russia's Krasnodar region on the evening of July 7.
Dutch prosecutors bring criminal charges against Tata Steel over harmful emissions
The Public Prosecution Service says its investigation found sufficient grounds to take the steelmaker to court over emissions near its IJmuiden plant.
Saxony to dismantle €10 million wind turbine because ‘it’s noisy’
Being almost 170m high, it is the biggest wind turbine in Saxony, supplying periodic energy to around 5,000 households.
Vouzela wildfire comes under control as Portugal endures record fire spell
More than 1,000 firefighters stayed on the ground for mopping-up and surveillance, tackling any flare-ups.
OPEC+ raises oil output for third month as Hormuz shipping recovers
The group has been unwinding a cut of 1.65 million barrels a day agreed in 2023, when the alliance still included the United Arab Emirates.
Brussels and EIB channel emissions revenue into energy projects across 11 EU states
The latest Modernisation Fund payout takes the total raised from the bloc's carbon market since 2021 to more than €23 billion, with Romania, Hungary and the Czech…
Germany’s energy-hungry small firms struggle with green shift
Germany's small firms are facing challenges in the shift to carbon-neutral production, grappling with high energy costs and insufficient electricity supply for electrification…
Ex-Commissioner Oettinger criticises EC’s economic track record under von der Leyen
He stressed that in the last decade, the GDP of China has grown strongly, while the US remained stable, but the GDP of Europe dropped.
EU backs coordinated, cost-conscious enforcement of anti-‘greenwashing’ rules
The agreement sets shared criteria for how national regulators enforce the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive.
AfD leader vows to restore German-Russian ties when she becomes chancellor
Alice Weidel said Germany must seek a pragmatic reset with Russia.
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Spain loses US Supreme Court bid to avoid renewable energy payouts
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for investors to enforce billions of euros in renewable energy arbitration awards against the Spanish State.
European Commission only allows air conditioner for higher ups
The 13-storey building houses around 3,000 employees on the lower and middle floors, while von der Leyen’s office is on the 13th floor.
Germany could restart five nuclear reactors within four years
Class 1 reactors could be restarted for well under €1 billion each, while Class 2 plants would require between €1 billion and €3 billion.
Putin admits fuel shortage as Ukrainian strikes hit refineries
At least 17 Russian regions have imposed mandatory restrictions on petrol and diesel sales.
EU green investment flagship InnoEnergy faces EPPO fraud investigation
Since 2010, the Netherlands-based organisation has received around €760 million in EU public funding through the EIT.
TotalEnergies ordered by Paris court to account for customer emissions
The decision is the latest development in a long-running climate lawsuit brought by several NGOs, together with the City of Paris.
EU governments ease ‘green’ fund rules for fossil fuel firms
The move would loosen a proposal by the European Commission, which had sought to bar firms increasing the supply of coal, oil and gas.
Ex-nuclear plant bosses urge Merz government to reactivate German reactors
Former leaders of Germany's nuclear plants urge the Merz government to reactivate the recently closed reactors, citing the need for energy stability and technological…
Germany funds fridges in Colombia while removing them from domestic trains
The broader project has received additional international funding, but Germany has been a major contributor.
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Europe’s rising heat mortality increases fuel debate over air conditioning barriers
The study used epidemiological modelling based on daily temperature and mortality data across 32 countries.
Trump takes final swipe at outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
He wished him well while underscoring disagreements over North Sea oil production and net zero priorities.
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French Greens call for five days of ‘climate leave’ per year
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Rutte welcomes US-Iran deal and offers NATO help to keep Hormuz open
The agreement created an opportunity to ensure Iran never obtained a nuclear weapon, NATO Secretary General said.
Iran declares war with US and Israel ‘officially over’ as oil prices ease
Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the conflict had ended on all fronts.
Oil ships begin moving through Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran truce takes shape
Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement on June 14 to halt hostilities and reopen the waterway.
G7 allies seek common ground with Trump after Iran accord
European leaders are impatient to see the Strait reopened after the limiting of shipping traffic during the war caused a spike in global energy prices.
Brussels welcomes US-Iran deal and presses for toll-free reopening of Hormuz
Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas backed the deal.