By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Lithuania's Plan to Assign Junior Doctors to Rural Areas Faces Legal Challenge
Lithuania's parliament has approved state-funded medical residencies that require junior doctors to work five years in underserved regions.
Swiss Parliament Reverses Nuclear Ban, Setting Stage for Referendum
Switzerland's parliament has approved a plan to build new nuclear power stations, reversing a 2018 ban. The decision sets the stage for a na
Bonn Climate Talks: Electrification Target Emerges as Just Transition Advances
Türkiye proposed a global electrification target to raise electricity's share of energy demand to 35% by 2035. Negotiators advanced the Belé
Energy Security Becomes the New Benchmark for Europe's Transition
The disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz has underscored that energy security is now a critical condition for the transit
EV Charging Costs and Density Vary Widely Across Europe: Where to Find the Best Deals
Public EV charging points in Europe have reached 1.3 million, up 6% in early 2026. Costs range from €4 in Turkey to €34 in Ireland. Norway l
Heatwaves Kill 5,400 Yearly in France, Hitting Poorer Areas Hardest
Two new studies reveal that heatwaves in France lead to roughly 5,400 deaths per year. Vulnerable populations in low-income neighborhoods an
Synthetic Opioids: Can Europe's Drug Strategy Keep Pace with Weekly New Compounds?
Fifty new psychoactive substances were detected across Europe in 2025, many highly potent synthetic opioids. The EU's updated drugs strategy
El Niño's Arrival Threatens Europe with Drought, Energy Shortages, and Food Insecurity
El Niño has officially begun, threatening Europe with severe droughts, energy shortages, and food insecurity. The phenomenon could reduce hy
EU Ministers Split Over Biotech Act's Drug Monopoly Extension
EU health ministers are divided over a proposal to grant certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection. Critics warn it co
EU Health Ministers Agree on Biotech Act Directive to Modernize Rules
EU health ministers approved a common position on the Biotech Act I directive on 16 June. The directive updates rules on genetically modifie
Portugal Braces for Heatwave as IPMA Warns Against Alarmist Online Forecasts
IPMA forecasts very high temperatures for mainland Portugal next week, with Lisbon reaching 37°C and inland areas exceeding 40°C. The agency
World Environment Day Summit in Baku Calls for Urgent Climate and Health Action
World Environment Day 2026 in Baku brought together global leaders to demand accelerated action on climate and health crises. Air pollution