Europe News Explained: Why an EU embargo on Russian gas might be a long way off Many EU leaders want to cut off Russian gas, but say they just can't see it happening. 02/06/2022
Europe Decoded Explained: What is LNG and why does the EU want so much of it? The bloc wants to wean itself off Russian gas using this liquid alternative, which is costlier but more flexible. 25/05/2022
This will impact your life Explained: Why higher gas costs lead to higher food prices The connection partly lies in fertilisers, which require a great deal of gas to be produced. 23/05/2022
Europe News 'Historic day': EU sets mandatory gas storage level for winter supply EU member states will need to have their gas storage facilities filled at 80% capacity before next winter, according to a new draft law. 19/05/2022
Europe Decoded Five things to know about EU's big plan to cut Russian fossil fuels The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious plan which will require an extra €210 billion in investments by 2027. 18/05/2022
Europe News Any EU state could be next victim of Russian energy cuts — Commission The European Commission is due to publish proposals on a potential Russian oil embargo, following a meeting of energy ministers in Brussels. 02/05/2022
Europe Decoded How will Bulgaria cope without Russian gas? Bulgaria received the vast majority of its gas supply from Russia and is now turning to Greece. Will it be enough? 28/04/2022
Europe Decoded Poland and Bulgaria could manage without Russia gas but not for long Gazprom's decision to switch off the taps won't hit consumers just yet but industries in Poland and Bulgaria are likely to be hit. 27/04/2022
Europe News EU blasts 'blackmail' as Russia cuts gas tap to Poland and Bulgaria Ursula von der Leyen called Gazprom's decision "yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail" while Charles Michel said it was an "aggressive unilateral move by Russia'. 27/04/2022
Europe Decoded After coal, the EU faces an uphill battle to ban Russian oil and gas As EU countries agree to ban Russian coal, all eyes turn to oil and gas, Moscow's most profitable exports. 12/04/2022
European Debates Watch: Do MEPs think the EU should ban imports of Russian gas and oil? The bloc has decided to phase out all purchases of Russian coal. Should oil and gas be next? 08/04/2022
Europe News EU's spending since war began: Russian energy €35bn; Ukraine aid €1bn The "gigantic difference" reflects the need for the EU to become independent from Russian fossil fuels, the bloc's foreign policy chief said. 06/04/2022
Europe Decoded What's on Joe Biden's packed agenda in Brussels today? In what is set to be a busy day, Biden will become the first US president to participate physically at an EU summit. 24/03/2022
Europe News Brussels aims to coordinate gas purchases in bid to lower costs There are currently 160 storage facilities in the EU that are around 26% full. 23/03/2022
Europe News EU will slash imports of Russian gas by two thirds by 2023 Brussels aims to replace the supply with LNG from countries like Qatar and the US. 08/03/2022
Europe News What is SWIFT and why is expelling Russia a 'last resort'? A third package of EU sanctions could see Russia cut off from the international payment system, a radical move that would also hit the bloc. 25/02/2022
Europe Decoded Europe looks for alternate gas solutions but could it be left in cold? The continent is largely reliant on imports of gas to meet its energy needs. 15/02/2022
Europe News Brussels controversially labels gas and nuclear as green energy The European Commission says gas and nuclear will act as "transitional" energy sources before renewables become widespread. 02/02/2022
Europe Decoded Why is the EU's green label for nuclear and gas so controversial? The bloc's taxonomy classification system for sustainable financing is being called into question over fears of greenwashing. 01/02/2022
European Debates Can Europe survive if Russia stops supplying it gas? EU member states could face the prospect of gas shortages in the event of sanctions against Russia over the crisis with Ukraine. 31/01/2022
Europe Decoded EU divided on gas & nuclear energy but what do countries rely on most? France is the most dependent country on nuclear energy, while Italy is the most reliant on natural gas. 04/01/2022
Europe News EU wants to phase out natural gas by 2049 to fight climate change The European Commission has unveiled new plans to promote "low-carbon gasses" and allow joint procurement of supplies. 15/12/2021
Europe News 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. 25/10/2021
Europe News MEPs call for investigation into EU energy market manipulation The European Parliament held a debate on Wednesday to discuss rising energy bills. 06/10/2021
Europe News EU divided over response to soaring, 'unbearable' energy prices Economic and finance ministers met in Luxembourg, laying bare intra-EU divisions. 04/10/2021
Europe News MEPs vote to place carbon tax on select imports from outside EU The European Parliament voted for the European Commission to come up with a legislative proposal to stop so-called 'carbon leakage'. 11/03/2021
