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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