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9 EU countries say no to market reform to tackle energy crunch

Led by Germany, the nine countries argue the current energy crisis is temporary and the existing rules are the most competitive and efficient.

Moldova

Moldova's parliament declares state of emergency over gas crisis

Moldova has declared a state of emergency to secure gas supplies amid a crisis over rising prices.

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More EU citizens being 'pushed' into energy poverty amid crisis

Stefan Goemare from energy poverty organisation Samenlevingsopbouw says he is seeing more people struggling to pay their bills.

France

French PM pledges cash to help drivers cope with rising energy prices

An estimated 38 million French citizens will receive a €100 check starting next month to help them cope with rising energy prices, PM Jean Castex has said.

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Energy-intensive industries want 'compensation' for green transition

Peter Claes, President of the IFIEC (International Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers) Europe told Euronews that companies that use a lot of energy to make their products are bearing the brunt of increased energy costs, despite acting to reduce their carbon footprints.

World News

Europe's energy crisis: EU 'too reliant on gas', says von der Leyen

The European Commission President said that a speedy transition to clean energy would make the EU less reliant on natural gas imports.

Europe News

Brussels mulls EU-wide gas reserve to prevent energy price volatility

The European Commission has unveiled a series of short-term measures to palliate the ongoing energy crunch, together with proposals for the long haul.

World News

High European gas prices could last through winter, expert says

Euronews spoke to research fellow Nicolò Rossetto about the energy crisis in Europe.

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Beirut in the dark as power plants run out of fuel

Lebanon's two main power plants were forced to shut down after running out of fuel plunging the country into darkness on Saturday. Lebanon is grappling with a crippling energy crisis made worse by its dependency on fuel imports.

Eco-Innovation

This recyclable wind turbine will be a TV in 30 years

The world's first recyclable wind turbine blade has been invented, making wind turbines fully recyclable for the first time.

World News

EU calls for relief funds to help consumers hit by energy prices

France and Spain have led the charge for new rules governing EU energy markets as the price surge ramps up utility bills.

Europe News

Amid soaring prices, millions in Europe could struggle to heat homes

A 2019 report found an estimated 30 million people across Europe were affected by energy poverty,

United Kingdom

World's longest undersea power cable linking Norway and UK switched on

"North Sea Link is a truly remarkable feat of engineering."

United Kingdom

Price rises may mean 500k more will struggle to heat homes - charities

Nearly half a million people in the UK could have to decide between paying their energy bill or food as natural gas prices soar.

World News

Over 2.7 million EU workers can’t afford heat, says trade union

Nearly three million working poor people in the EU cannot afford to turn on the heating amid a rise in energy prices, a new study has found. The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) said that 15% of the EU’s working poor lacks enough money

United Kingdom

Energy crisis: UK looking at plans to bolster CO₂ supply

The food processing industry uses CO₂ to stun animals before slaughter and to keep food fresh during packaging.

Spain

Spain to cut energy taxes amid anger over soaring electricity costs

PM Pedro Sánchez said that his government intends to scrap a 7% tax on power generation, among other measures.

Tech News

Why are scientists getting excited about nuclear fusion?

Nuclear fusion is the process that is at work in the stars and sun. American scientists say they could be on the verge of harnessing it for clean energy.

Eco-Innovation

Hydrogen power could provide a third of the UK’s energy by 2050

A world-leading hydrogen economy is being touted as the answer to the UK's emissions problems but experts question if it will help the country reach net-zero.

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