Europe
EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation
The EU plans to delay its deforestation-linked import ban by one year, facing opposition from industries and member states.
Germany rejects Italy’s proposal of early review for EU combustion engine ban
Germany rejects Italy's call for an early review of the EU's combustion engine ban.
Shrinking lake on Albanian-Greek border struggles to survive
As waters recede at Little Prespa Lake, its transformation into marshland highlights a dire ecological crisis in the region.
European automakers most at risk from US dockworkers strike, analysts say
European automakers face the biggest impact from U.S. East Coast port strikes, risking supply chain disruptions.
Volkswagen’s electric truck unit Traton plans to increase profitability by 2029
Volkswagen's Traton aims to boost electric truck sales, grow revenue by 20-40 per cent, and repay debt over the next five years.
Ferrari shuts down gas-fueled plant to double solar production
Ferrari shuts down methane-fueled plant to double solar power and cut CO2 emissions by 60%.
Siemens Energy agrees to settlement with US in case over gas turbine contracts
Siemens Energy to pay $104 million in U.S. settlement over using stolen trade secrets in bids for contracts in 2019.
Scottish government urged to reject plans for new gas-fired power station
Activists urge Scotland to reject a new gas power station in Peterhead, calling it 'climate-wrecking' and unnecessary.
UAE oil giant ADNOC swoops on German chemicals firm Covestro
Covestro accepts ADNOC's 12 billion euros takeover bid, boosting ADNOC’s diversification while Germany's chemical sector struggles.
