By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
May Heatwave Sends Irish Mercury Above 30°C, Portugal Nears 37°C
Ireland recorded temperatures above 30°C for the first time in May, while Portugal approached 37°C. The heatwave drew crowds to beaches and
Six EU States Push Back Against Planned Cuts to Free Carbon Permits
Six EU countries argue that planned cuts to free emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System are too severe. They say steel,
IEA Chief Urges EU to Embrace Electrification to Revive Industry and Cut Fossil Fuel Dependence
The IEA's Fatih Birol calls for a massive shift to electricity from renewables and nuclear to save Europe's struggling industries. The EU fa
France to Become First EU Country to Reimburse Weight-Loss Drugs
France will start reimbursing weight-loss drugs from June 15, covering 65% of costs, with full coverage for most patients with comorbidities
Richard Gere Brings Homelessness Fight to Baku's World Urban Forum
Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra have worked with Spanish charity HOGAR SÍ for over a decade. At the World Urban Forum in Baku, Gere pres
UN Warns Strong El Niño Could Persist Until 2028 as Climate Change Drives Record Heat
The World Meteorological Organisation warns there is a 91% chance at least one of the next five years will surpass the 1.5°C threshold. A st
Spain's May Heat Dome Pushes Temperatures to August Levels Across Europe
A high-pressure ridge from North Africa has trapped hot air over western Europe, pushing May temperatures to August levels. Spain's Badajoz
Spain's May Heat Dome Pushes Temperatures to August Levels Across Europe
An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe, pushing temperatures near 40°C in Spain. Badajoz hits 38°C, Santa
Greece's Bailout Legacy: Only One in Five New Medicines Reaches Patients
Only 36 of 168 new medicines approved by the EMA between 2021-2024 are fully accessible to Greek patients. Waiting times average 641 days, f
May Heatwave Across Europe Prompts UN Call to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition
A severe May heatwave has shattered temperature records across Western Europe, with London and Paris experiencing their hottest May days on
Germany Risks Missing 2030 Climate Goal While Spain Surpasses Target
Germany's emissions remain flat, risking its 2030 target by up to 100 million tonnes. Spain is set to exceed its goal, while France and Ital
Nordic Coalition Warns EU Against Arctic Drilling Expansion
A coalition of Nordic financial institutions, trade unions, and climate scientists has urged the European Commission to keep its ban on new