Europe News EU urged to include green energy in increased security spending With the European Commission due to propose the EU's next seven-year, trillion-euro budget in the summer, security analysts are calling for a focus on green energy alongside increased military spending. 31/03/2025
Europe News Europe prepares for attacks on power grid while battling soaring costs The EU has identified building up its power grid as an essential, and somewhat neglected, element in its efforts to move away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills – but it is also waking up to the need to prepare for attacks by hostile powers. 27/03/2025
Europe News EU Commission: Chinese lithium must not become ‘the new Russian gas’ The EU has drawn up a priority list of 47 projects for the mining and processing of critical raw materials, which local authorities will be required to fast-track through the permitting process in as little as 15 months or less. 25/03/2025
Green News Rising temperatures drove a surge in energy demand last year, IEA says Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend. 24/03/2025
Europe News Air conditioner use driving up emissions as global heating bites Record high temperatures last year fuelled demand for air conditioning, in turn driving an increase in dirty coal-fired power generation in a dangerous feedback loop revealed by a new global survey from the International Energy Agency. 24/03/2025
Climate Here’s how France is preparing for 4C of global heating by 2100 Affordable insurance in high-risk areas, heatwave-proof housing and different work schedules are among dozens of new measures. 11/03/2025
Green News US withdraws from climate deal to help developing nations The initiative is intended to help emerging economies move away from coal and other non-renewable energy sources. 07/03/2025
Europe News EU could save €2.5 trillion on energy bills by 2040 In Europe, around 47 million people are currently living in energy poverty and businesses are complaining that high energy prices make them much less competitive. 27/02/2025
Climate Where does Germany’s election result leave its climate ambitions? What will Europe’s biggest emitter do next? Politicians, energy experts and campaigners share their hopes and fears. 26/02/2025
Eco-Innovation This heart-inspired buoy is harnessing wave power in Portugal European countries with strong Atlantic swells like Spain, France and Ireland have the most wave energy potential. 22/02/2025
Business Euroviews. The Clean Industrial Deal could enhance competitiveness and resilience While we eagerly await the Clean Industrial Deal, it cannot stand alone. Together, we stand ready to engage in the political discussion and support the EU’s economy for a sustainable and competitive future, leaders of seven major European companies write. 20/02/2025
Travel News Which European country has the most high-speed rail routes? Railway lines are the backbone of Europe’s clean transport transition, but they’re not improving quick enough. 18/02/2025
Eco-Innovation How is Sweden leading the pack on renewable energy in transport? Renewable electricity is helping the EU achieve its goal, but campaigners caution against relying on biofuels. 12/02/2025
Business Siemens Energy shares rise despite a plunge in profit Siemens Energy AG reported strong December quarter earnings, driven by increased electricity demands amid the artificial intelligence boom. 12/02/2025
The Big Question Why can’t Europe capitalise on its renewable energy capacity? The CEO of Hitachi Energy explains on the Big Question why Europe, and the rest of the world, needs to urgently invest in power grids. 10/02/2025
Green News Scotland opens first hydrogen homes: Will heating bills be lower? By 2030, Europe wants to be importing and producing 20 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen. 09/02/2025
Green News US states fight a New York law that makes fossil fuel companies pay New York is being sued by 22 other US states who say its climate change damage fund may 'cause an energy crisis'. 07/02/2025
Eco-Innovation World’s biggest cargo plane will transport next-gen wind turbines Transporting wind turbine blades by air could help super-size the future of onshore wind farms. 06/02/2025
The Big Question AI and energy too big for one wallet, Barclays Europe CEO says In this episode of The Big Question, Barclays Europe CEO, Francesco Ceccato, joins Euronews’ business editor, Angela Barnes, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The bank boss shares his views on financing the AI boom and the “fragmented” capital markets in Europe. 23/01/2025
Green News Solar energy is outshining coal: Where in Europe is making the most? The EU's electricity transition has moved faster than anyone could have hoped for, but further progress cannot be taken for granted, experts say. 23/01/2025