By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Fast-Moving Wildfire in Southern France Burns Over 800 Hectares Overnight
A fast-moving wildfire in Aude, southern France, has burned more than 800 hectares overnight. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze,
MEPs Clash Over Europe's Heatwave Response: Green Deal Under Fire
A record-breaking heatwave is baking Europe, sparking a fierce debate between MEPs over the EU Green Deal. Italian Green Benedetta Scuderi a
England Records Hottest June Since 1884 as Heatwave Intensifies Climate Concerns
England recorded its hottest June since records began in 1884, with an average temperature of 17.1°C. The Met Office attributed the warmth t
EPP Seeks to Extend Free Carbon Permits for Heavy Industry Beyond 2030
The EPP, led by Manfred Weber, wants to extend free carbon allowances for heavy industry beyond 2030, arguing it shields Europe's manufactur
Spain's Health Ministry Overhauls Resident Doctor Conditions Amid Ongoing Strikes
Spain's health ministry has proposed limiting resident doctors' on-call shifts to 17 hours and a 35-hour workweek. Critics warn that loophol
Spain Overhauls Medical Residency Conditions Amid Ongoing Protests
Spain's health ministry has unveiled a draft bill overhauling the framework statute for medical residents. The proposal aims to improve work
Severe Storms Claim Two Lives in Austria and Romania After Heatwave
Two people have died after severe storms struck Austria and Romania. Bucharest experienced significant flooding, damaging buildings and vehi
World Cup 2026: Heat Disparities Threaten European Teams' Performance
New analysis shows heat stress is unevenly affecting World Cup teams, with Portugal, Spain, and Brazil facing over 66% chance of impaired pe
Portugal Issues Red Alert for Lisbon and Three Other Districts as Extreme Heat Persists
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has raised red alerts for Lisbon, Setúbal, Coimbra, and Leiria from Thursday through
Chilean Recluse Spider Discovered in Porto, First Record in Iberia
The Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) has been discovered in Porto, the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers
Spain's Second-Hottest June on Record Linked to Nearly 900 Excess Deaths
Spain's second-hottest June on record saw average temperatures 3.2°C above normal. Nearly 900 excess deaths were linked to the heat, with ov
Drone Captures Lava Rivers Flowing from Mount Etna Eruption
A drone has captured footage of bright orange lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. The eruption, one of the most active in