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Europe at epicentre of the first global energy crisis, says IEA chief

One of the factors is the war in Ukraine and Europe's reliance on Russian energy imports.

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Ukraine war has caused a fossil fuel ‘gold rush’, new report finds

Leading climate researchers have found that the world is investing in new oil and gas projects in the wake of Russia’s invasion.

Europe News

Poles told to gather firewood amid soaring energy prices

The government said it was taking steps to make it easier for people to collect firewood in an effort to ease the pressure created by sky-rocketing energy bills and shortages of coal.

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.

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Brussels wants to help EU countries with defence spending

The EU treaties forbid the Commission from financing military projects.

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.

Green News

Germany to vote against EU plan to label nuclear power as 'green'

The EU's biggest economy is planning to vote against nuclear power becoming a 'green' form of energy.

Economy

Which parts of the Eurozone are being hardest hit by record inflation?

Eurozone inflation is expected to hit a record high of 7.5% in April.

Europe Decoded

The EU may have reached its 'whatever it takes' moment.

Draghi's famous "whatever it takes" comments helped save the euro. Can these words once more bring unity as the bloc deals with war on its doorstep and a crippling energy crisis?

Economy

Explained: Just how dependent is the EU on Russian oil?

The bloc gets over 25% of its oil from Russia through a vast network of ports and pipelines.

Europe News

Belgians resigned but not yet panicking as prices continue to rise

Inflation in Belgium is one of the highest in Europe, while Brussels has a high unemployment rate.

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.

Green News

Euroviews. Want a career in sustainability? Here are the skills you will need

Green jobs are one of the fastest-growing sectors, so read on for everything you need to know to get hired.

Europe News

EU allows Spain and Portugal to cap electricity prices temporarily

The political agreement should result in electricity bills being temporarily halved for about 40% of Spanish and Portuguese consumers with regulated rates.

Money

EU sees a way to pay for Russian gas without breaching war sanctions

Russian president Vladimir Putin had decreed in March that all payments for oil and gas must be made in roubles after the West imposed sanctions.

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Human waste turned into fuel to heat homes - and cook food

The human waste is turned into briquettes which can be used as an alternative to coal

Europe Decoded

The EU needs lithium to help wean it off oil. But is there enough?

Lithium mining has been controversial in Serbia and Portugal, but it is integral to Europe's energy transition.

Living

Big Power Switch Off: What is it and can it bring energy prices down?

People in the UK switched off their electricity for 10 minutes on Sunday to protest the rising cost of energy.

Economy

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.

Europe Decoded

Coal, vodka and Putin's daughters: Here are the latest EU sanctions

For the first time, EU countries have agreed to target energy supplies, even if coal represents a small fraction of total purchases.

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