Energy and Climate
Damaged Chernobyl nuclear site needs urgent funding, warns European development bank
Half a billion euros is required to fix the protective dome that was damaged by Russian attacks.
Commission turns to artificial intelligence to write better laws
Brussels sets slimline legislative agenda for 2027
EU and Canada’s 6-month test of commitment
Funding deadlock derails global effort to save nature
8 things we learned at the EU-Canada summit
Mark Carney puts deadline on EU ‘associate membership’ push
EU and Canada reach agreement on critical minerals and LNG
Deal aims to boost trade of resources needed in the energy transition.
How Ireland plans to beat the data center backlash
Europe’s tech capital is the “canary in the coalmine” for the world’s data center dilemma.
EU governments helpless as energy prices soar to four-year highs
There’s a ‘difficult’ winter coming, and ministers have few solutions.
Von der Leyen touts ‘associate member’ status for Canada over objections of EU capitals
Commission president’s speech contrasted with a statement by Germany’s Friedrich Merz, who referred instead to an “alliance for the future” between the EU and Canada.
Quebec premier boycotts Mark Carney’s EU summit
In a letter to European leaders, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon warns that agreements running counter to Quebec’s interests “will simply not be implemented.”
Don’t turn a methane pause into a retreat
A three-year delay would undermine investor confidence, weaken preparation and leave Europe less competitive.
EU and Canada eye now-or-never window to Trump-proof their relationship
Brussels and Ottawa aim for ambitious upgrade in their relationship while the U.S. president is occupied by the midterms — and before Europe’s political landscape shifts.
Mark Carney isn’t the climate hero Europeans think
Canada’s prime minister used to be an eco-warrior. Now, not so much.
What will it take for Europe’s automotive transition to succeed?
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EU countries reject Commission’s ‘associate member’ offer for Canada
A group of countries including Germany, Greece and France all objected to mentioning associate membership in a joint EU-Canada statement.
Quebec’s separatist leader threatens to play spoiler at Carney’s EU summit
Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says Ottawa would rather he “serve shrimp cocktail” at a function than stage one, and alleges a “serious lack of respect.”
EU has a new global plan to pour private money into nature conservation
Brussels hopes to draw international corporate cash into projects restoring biodiversity.
EU prepares for a grim future with new climate-proofing law
The Commission says it’s not giving up on slashing emissions but acknowledges that’s no longer enough.
Quebec’s new separatist government wants a bigger role in EU ties
The province is staking a claim in areas like natural resources as new Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon envisages a longer-term push for independence.
Canada and Europe want to reshape the global order. But whose vision will prevail?
Mark Carney’s push for a middle-powers alliance meets Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for influence.
Why a deal between France and Germany won’t rescue Europe’s auto industry
The agreement risks angering trade partners and further undercutting the competitiveness of European automakers.
Leadership reshuffle threatens ECB’s green goals
As climate risks mount, the ECB faces a test of its commitment to green finance.
This summer’s heat was Europe’s deadliest on record, scientists say
The continent saw more than 50,000 deaths across 850 cities, with climate change causing most of them, studies find.