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    Alice Hancock

    EU Correspondent

    Alice Hancock covers energy and climate policy in Brussels for the FT, as well as the European Parliament. She was previously leisure industries reporter based in London reporting on hospitality, tourism and leisure during Covid. Before joining the FT, Alice was the staff writer and online editor for Homes & Antiques.
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    • Saturday, 25 March, 2023
      Climate change
      Brussels agrees deal with Germany in spat over combustion engines ban

      EU will exempt cars which run on certain types of fuel from new law after lobbying from Berlin

    • Friday, 24 March, 2023
      Nuclear energy
      EU leaders remain deadlocked on classification of nuclear energy

      France and Germany clash over whether atomic power should be treated as equal to renewables

    • Thursday, 23 March, 2023
      The Big Read
      Solar power: Europe attempts to get out of China’s shadow

      The EU wants to ramp up its renewable energy capacity but depends on the country for raw materials and technology

    • Wednesday, 22 March, 2023
      Climate change
      Weakened EU greenwashing rules under attack

      Environmental guidelines watered down from draft proposals after heavy business lobbying

    • Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
      Climate change
      Brussels makes e-fuels offer to resolve spat with Germany

      Sale of vehicles running solely on such fuels would be permitted after EU combustion engine ban

    • Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
      Europe Express
      Carmakers and corporates urge EU to stick to combustion engine ban Premium content

      Also in this newsletter: how the conflict over Western Sahara affects European fishers

    • Sunday, 19 March, 2023
      The Big Read
      Microbes on the farm: a solution for climate change?

      Evolving technology is enhancing soil’s ability to store carbon and mitigate the environmental effects of industrialised farming

    • Friday, 17 March, 2023
      Renewable energy
      Solar industry warns EU rules would hamper clean energy transition

      Vital Chinese supply chain would be hit by local content proposals in Net Zero Industry Act

    • Friday, 17 March, 2023
      News in-depthClimate legislation
      EU climate agenda at risk after German pushback

      Last-minute block of combustion engine ban triggers other states to rebel against laws that threaten industries

    • Thursday, 16 March, 2023
      Green solutions
      EU’s net zero plans will fail without more money, warn industry chiefs

      Proposal to counter US green subsidies lacks ‘clarity and funding’ of Washington initiative, say executives

    • Wednesday, 15 March, 2023
      EU business regulation
      Brussels to curb imports of Chinese green tech

      EU proposal to mark down public procurement bids with technology from countries with dominant market share

    • Wednesday, 15 March, 2023
      Europe Express
      Western officials to probe missing weapons promised to Ukraine Premium content

      Also in this newsletter: a crackdown on EU lawmakers’ sweet post-mandate deals

    • Wednesday, 15 March, 2023
      EU energy
      Brussels warns Germany against electricity subsidy for industry

      EU commissioner urges Berlin to back use of long-term contracts to reduce volatility in electricity market

    • Tuesday, 14 March, 2023
      EU energy
      Brussels at odds over funding rules for nuclear power

      Divisions in 27-strong college of commissioners emerge along national lines

    • Tuesday, 14 March, 2023
      Germany
      Germany’s ‘unreliable’ coalition hamstrings EU decisions

      Berlin’s U-turn on combustion engines and foot-dragging on aid to Ukraine cause exasperation in other capitals

    • Monday, 13 March, 2023
      Europe Express
      EU to extend Russia sanctions despite legal fightback Premium content

      Also in this newsletter: Transport ministers talk shop on the planned combustion engine ban.

    • Monday, 13 March, 2023
      EU business regulation
      EU liberals battle big state role in plans for green economy

      Debate comes as Brussels unveils key proposals this week in subsidy race with US and China

    • Friday, 10 March, 2023
      Europe Express
      Von der Leyen and Biden to talk green incentives and China’s threat Premium content

      Also in this newsletter: Bulgaria’s belching coal plant rapped in pollution crackdown

    • Tuesday, 7 March, 2023
      EU energy
      Brussels pushes for EU energy cuts and long-term business contracts

      Draft measures from European Commission stop short of widescale overhaul of market

    • Tuesday, 7 March, 2023
      Europe Express
      EU critical raw material plan pitches climate against environment Premium content

      Also in this newsletter: Georgian parliament brawl deepens western fears over Caucasus democracy

    • Monday, 6 March, 2023
      Europe Express
      Why Germany has blocked the road to banning EU combustion engines Premium content

      Also in today’s newsletter: the fight among green tech to win incentives from Brussels

    • Sunday, 5 March, 2023
      Environment
      UN treaty to protect oceans agreed after decades of talks

      Heated discussions conclude with accord that aims to safeguard 30% of international waters by 2030

    • Friday, 3 March, 2023
      EU energy
      EU clean tech draft plan sets 40% production target

      Response to US Inflation Reduction Act focuses on wind and heat pump sectors

    • Friday, 3 March, 2023
      Automobiles
      Germany and Italy stall EU ban on combustion engines

      Berlin and Rome raise objections to rules agreed by member states last year

    • Friday, 3 March, 2023
      Europe Express
      Why the EU’s public prosecutor wants a slice of the sanctions action Premium content

      Also in today’s newsletter: the Estonian nationalists seeking power in Sunday’s election

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