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MEPs vote in favour of including energy measures in recovery plans

The parliament overwhelmingly endorsed by a vote of 471 to 90 having EU governments amend their COVID-19 recovery plans to include measures to save energy while amending the proposal to prioritise investments to tackle energy poverty for vulnerable households and small companies.

Europe News

EU to unveil emergency law to boost renewables over gas shortage fears

According to the IEA, the emergency law could replace 14 billion cubic metres of gas with renewables.

Greece

Clashes in Greece as strikes over inflation disrupt public transport

Inflation among Eurozone countries -- including Greece -- hit a record 10.7% last month.

Eco-Innovation

Which European countries are leading on solar power?

Solar isn’t just for green fields. From roads to railways and reservoirs, here’s how Europe’s energy landscape is changing for the better.

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Business

Universal government spending may lead to higher inflation in Eurozone

The European Commission has warned eurozone countries that the "significant" fiscal expansion they are adopting to fight the energy crisis may worsen inflation. It urged common-currency nations to move towards more targeted measures that support only vulnerable households and businesses.

Europe News

Gas and electricity bills 'nearly double in all EU capitals'

Electricity bills in all EU capitals have increased by 69% while gas costs have increased by a "staggering" 111% compared to 2021, according to new figures.

My Europe Series

New France & Spain pipeline unlikely to solve energy crisis - experts

The new pipeline project between France and Spain is unlikely to solve Europe's energy problems, experts told Euronews.

Euronews Witness

Lack of coal causes winter anxiety for Poles who depend on it

Poland lacks coal. The steady decline of its own production, the embargo on Russian imports, and soaring inflation have cornered the millions of Poles who are still heavily dependent on it.

Europe News

EU leaders head to COP27 as countries switch from gas to coal

The EU intends to urge other countries to "close the book on unabated coal" and put an end to "inefficient" fossil fuel subsidises.

World

Club together on gas purchasing, IEA tells Europe

European countries would improve their negotiating position on gas prices if they clubbed together around a common purchase mechanism, the IEA says.

Green News

‘Sobriété enérgetique’: Inside France’s plan to avoid blackouts

Politicians have been seen in turtlenecks and government buildings are cutting their heating in an effort to inspire people to follow suit.

This will impact your life

Energy crisis: What’s the worst-case scenario for this winter?

From rolling blackouts to taking some industries offline, here are the worst-case scenarios governments are trying to avoid this winter.

Economy

Eurozone inflation climbed to new record high of 10.7% in October

Eurozone inflation climbed to new record high of 10.7% in October

Hungary

Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy

The soaring cost of energy in Hungary is forcing local authorities to close public services with city authorities a facing five to ten-fold increase in prices.

Serbia

Urusla von der Leyen on charm tour in the Balkans

The European Commission President met with Serbia’s President Aleksander Vucic to discuss energy and hopes that Serbia’s gas market will open up for diversification.

Europe News

'Russia will lose the energy battle,' says IEA chief Fatih Birol

Europe was by far Russia's largest market and client and "Russia lost this client forever", the International Energy Agency chief said in an interview with Euronews.

Green News

Europeans want leaders to prioritise renewable energy, survey finds

The majority of Europeans say they are now feeling the effects of climate change in their daily lives.

Economy

Half of eurozone countries heading for recession, IMF chief predicts

"The loss to the European people is quite, quite dramatic," Kristalina Georgieva told Euronews.

Euronews Witness

Can the Swedish city Malmö provide answers to our energy crisis?

Malmö, has 560 kilometres of bike lanes. Smart housing, renewable energies, and clean transport, and the city has been exploring all avenues of the sustainable economy since the 1970s oil crisis. Do they hold the answer to the climate and energy crisis?

Economy

European Central Bank announces new super hike of interest rates

The eurozone's central bank intends to make spending more expensive in order to bring down prices.