Europe's energy crisis

Europe in Motion

Gas prices climb in EU for first time since 2022. Who pays more?

Prices are now the highest on record but this time tax hikes are to blame.

12/05/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Merz stumbles into office - can he recover?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panelists discuss the new coalition government in Germany, the presidential election in Romania and the aftermath of the power outage in southwestern Europe.

10/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Nuclear energy: How much more does the EU need to invest by 2050?

Russia alone is planning as many new nuclear reactors as the entire European Union. Experts say how much the bloc should invest to meet its energy needs.

20/03/2025

Europe News

European Commission urges tax reform in energy cost-cutting plan

A leaked draft of a keenly awaited Action Plan for Affordable Energy suggests cutting green levies and VAT could ease costs for European consumers – but tax reforms have been deadlocked since 2021.

19/02/2025

Europe News

Electricity firms urge EU energy security update at Munich conference

With electricity set to play an ever more central role in Europe’s energy system, the trade association Eurelectric has called on Brussels to urgently update a security of supply strategy that dates back to 2014.

14/02/2025

Tech News

Data centres could strain Europe's power supply by 2030, report warns

The AI-driven data centre boom could strain the continent's energy supplies and octuple emissions by the end of the decade, according to a new report.

10/02/2025

Markets

Natural gas prices at highest for two years on cold weather concerns

Natural gas prices rose to a near two-year high amid concerns of a cold-blast winter in the northern hemisphere. Signs of a US lower supply, as indicated by EIA data, further fuelled the price surge.

20/12/2024

Europe News

Nord Stream 2 pipeline access gripe rejected by EU court

Complaint over unbundling requirement was lodged before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sabotage of the pipeline.

27/11/2024

The Big Question

‘Nobody can take solar or wind hostage’ - How to keep energy secure

“The more we go for clean energy, the more resistant we are to global conflicts because nobody can take solar or wind as a hostage,” International Energy Agency boss Dr Fatih Birol told Euronews.

11/11/2024

Green News

Lower energy costs would boost green transition and economy: EU report

The landmark Draghi report says the green energy transition is key to saving Europe's economy.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Which countries won most medals at the Paris Paralympics?

China won almost twice as many medals as second placed Great Britain. Check out the full medal table here.

08/09/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy grid

The Ukrainian president has renewed calls for air defence support to ward off Russian attacks on the country's damaged energy infrastructure.

12/06/2024

Business

Italian energy start-up unveils plans for nuclear expansion across UK

Italian energy company Nucleo confirms it is seeking to build 20 mini reactors in the United Kingdom.

10/06/2024

Business

Berlin drops gas transit levy blamed for promoting imports from Russia

Berlin has agreed to scrap a gas storage levy, with the European Commission questioning its legality under EU law, and eastern EU members suggesting it plays into Moscow's hands.

30/05/2024

Business

EU elections: What happens if the far-right parties gain more power?

The radical right parties are experiencing a surge in public support, according to the opinion polls. A potential right-wing victory in the election could significantly impact the eurozone's macro landscape.

22/05/2024

Green News

How Europe’s energy crisis is feeding the election campaign

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy was already a central pillar of the European Green Deal before a belligerent Moscow triggered an energy crisis; now the question of how best to ensure secure, affordable energy is dividing political camps as EU citizens head to the polls in June.

30/04/2024

The Big Question

Energy, regulation and openness: How to make the EU competitive again

“None of those goals will be achievable if we don't get back into a growth mode in Europe,” says Business Europe President, Fredrik Persson

29/04/2024

Economy

Eurozone growth speeds up in April - price pressures may test the ECB

European private sector economic activity rebounds strongly in April, led by robust demand in services, although manufacturing continued to contract. However, resuming inflationary pressures cast uncertainty on the speed of ECB rate cuts.

23/04/2024

Europe News

Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions

Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions between right and left-wing candidates in France.

17/04/2024

Euronews Debates

Will Europe’s election affect the bloc’s energy and green goals?

In partnership with Iberdrola

Can the EU electrify its energy systems, keep its climate promises and maintain stable energy prices after the European elections? What's needed to attract investors? What does it mean for consumers? We asked our panel of experts from politics, policy and industry.

16/02/2024