Julia Payne
Europe’s energy taxes are worsening industry woes, power CEO says
To aid Europe's struggling industries, governments should take aim at the high energy taxes, head of Europe's electricity lobby told Reuters.
Trafigura net profit, equity drops after Mongolia fraud
As its earnings fall, the Geneva-based firm faces possible fines as a result of a corruption trial in Switzerland.
EU ministers agree on COP29 negotiating position
A European Council statement says EU environment ministers agreed on a negotiating position ahead of the COP29 UN climate summit in Azerbaijan.
Major gaps between EU farming incentives and Green Deal goals, ECA says
The EU's agricultural subsidies under the CAP fall short of aligning with the bloc’s climate goals, auditors find.
EU changes hydrogen project auction rules to limit Chinese presence
The EU has updated hydrogen auction rules to limit reliance on Chinese parts, promoting local supply chains and security.
EU drafts plan to avoid disputes over green energy mega-projects
Brussels is concerned that disputes over who should pay could hamper the build-out of these major new green energy hubs.
Europe expected to propose new sanctions on Russian LNG
EU ban on Russian oil has not yet extended to LNG, but sources say restrictions will be coming soon.
EU’s 2050 net-zero goals at risk as EV rollout faces setbacks: external auditor
The EU needs to rethink its policies to make a 2035 ban on new petrol car sales feasible as electric vehicles remain unaffordable...
EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say
Charge was introduced after Germany bought non-Russian gas during energy crisis, but some say it flouts EU single market rules.
