Europe
Switzerland underestimated elderly women in climate case, plaintiff says
By Cecile Mantovani and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber VEVEY, Switzerland (Reuters) – Stefanie Brander, one of the more than 2,000 women over 64 who won...
China puzzled by EU probes on EVs, solar panels, wind turbines, minister says
By Giulio Piovaccari Verona, Italy (Reuters) -China’s top trade official warned Brussels against protectionism on Friday, saying Beijing was puzzled by EU probes...
More climate experts object to emissions target watchdog’s offsets policy
The climate targets verification group that announced a plan this week to allow companies to offset greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chain...
Analysis: Europe stands firm against anti-ESG backlash driven by U.S. politics
Analysis: Steady investor demand in Europe for environmental and socially responsible investments and wide-ranging regulation are helping Europe's finance industry withstand political pressures.
UK’s Petrofac says still grappling with challenging contracts, shares tumble
After a boom in orders due to high oil prices in 2022, Petrofac has been struggling with payment delays and cost overruns at...
Italy government chides Stellantis over Polish-made Alfa Romeo ‘Milano’
Italy's industry minister criticised Stellantis on Thursday for producing Alfa Romeo's first EV abroad, saying the automaker's decision violated Italian law
Hungary government puts pressure on fuel companies to cut prices
Hungary’s economy minister put pressure on fuel suppliers to cut prices closer to the central European average.
U.K. government widens farmers’ access to flooding recovery fund after complaints
The British Government has widened access to a fund for farmers who have suffered severe impacts from flooding after “major issues” were pointed...
EU regulators seek views on extending temporary state aid rules for agricultural sector
Rules allowing EU governments to provide limited aid to companies in the agriculture and fisheries sector hit by sanctions related to the Russian...
