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Energy savings: How EU governments plan to cut their consumption

The EU must cut its consumption of gas to survive the coming winter as Russia progressively turns off the tap. We asked governments what they will do to reduce their own energy bills.

Spain

Controversy as Spain bans air conditioning from dropping below 27°C

It's part of measures to slash energy consumption and reduce dependency on Russian gas.

Green News

Spain: Shops must keep doors shut and limit air con to save energy

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new package of energy saving measures last week.

Hungary

'Hungary will have enough': Orban to strike gas deal with Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday he expects to agree a new gas deal with Russia this summer.

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Green News

What is the EU doing to save energy as a gas crisis looms?

Europe is preparing for the worst case scenario if Russia decides to completely cut gas supplies.

Europe News

Euroviews. Here are the key takeaways from our cost of living crisis debate

Euronews breaks down the key takeaways and highlights from the cost of living crisis debate hosted by correspondent Shona Murray.

Europe News

Millions of Europeans unable to afford holidays, says trade union

A study by the European Trade Union Confederation found that in 2020 nearly 8% of the EU's population did not have enough money to go on vacation for seven days.

Eco-Innovation

Meet the viral parkour group climbing Paris to save the environment

A French parkour collective are swinging around Paris to try and reduce energy consumption in France.

Economy

Watch: What's behind inflation in the eurozone?

Inflation in the eurozone keeps reaching new record highs. Here's why.

World News

Fears of winter gas shortages as Nord Stream reduced to 20% capacity

Gas deliveries via Nord Stream fell on Wednesday to almost 20% of the pipeline's capacity, amplifying the risk of shortages this winter in several European countries.

Green News

France passes new bill allowing recycled cooking to be used as fuel

France’s new bill will allow citizens to power their diesel vehicles with recycled cooking oil.

Green News

France orders air-conditioned shops to close their doors

The new law is set to come in in the next few days.

Travel News

Could Germany launch €1 a day train tickets to ease cost of living?

Around 31 million of Germany’s special €9 tickets were sold last month, signalling a strong interest in cheap train travel.

Green News

Energy emissions soar as Europe battles 'life threatening' heatwaves

Our need to keep cool as temperatures stay high is driving up CO2 emissions across the bloc this summer.

France

Macron and UAE leader discuss Russian gas alternatives

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the leader of the United Arab Emirates on Monday to ensure energy supplies from the oil-rich Gulf country as Europe prepares for the possibility of a total cut-off from Russian natural gas.

Italy

Algeria becomes Italy's biggest gas supplier in new €4bn deal

With his government's fate in limbo, Italian PM Mario Draghi visted Algeria’s capital on Monday to finalise deals boosting Algerian gas supplies to Italy as Europeans brace for a possible cut-off of Russian gas.

Germany

Scholz: Germany's fossil fuel power plants reactivation is 'temporary'

In a video address on Saturday, the German chancellor stated that his government remains committed to doing "everything" to combat the climate crisis.

Hungary

Hungary declares 'state of emergency' over threat of energy shortages

Officials say the war in Ukraine and EU sanctions on Russia have caused an "energy crisis".

Europe News

What the Commission wants you to do to save energy as Russia cuts taps

Saving energy is particularly important as consumers deal with high bills and as the EU as a whole might struggle to secure all the energy it needs to face the coming winter.

Europe News

G7 leaders agree to explore caps on Russian energy prices

This is an effort to relieve pressure on European consumers and ensure Moscow has less money to wage war in Ukraine.