European Commission

Chinese firm withdraws from minimum pricing scheme in protest at "misinterpretation" of trading rules following Commission's decision to extend measures past expiry date

European authorities expand access to EU finance support programme to businesses involved in the circular economy

Proposal to boost VAT rate from five per cent to 20 per cent likely to add £900 to the average cost of domestic solar projects, say campaigners

Minimum pricing rules for solar panels from China were due to expire yesterday, but they remain in place after European Commission launched a review into their use

£1bn scheme will help with government pledge to put a smart meter in every home by 2020, as Manchester confirmed as Internet of Things City Demonstrator

Dustin Benton argues the EU's new circular economy package is both a big step in the right direction and a missed opportunity

New package dumps zero-landfill goal but backs new measures promoting better design standards for consumer goods and more generous funding for circular economy innovation

Later today the European Commission will unveil the long-awaited draft of its new circular economy package - but will it live up to expectations?

More than 430,000 premature deaths caused by air pollution each year, European Environment Agency finds

Statement confirms GIB will have more freedom to invest in solar projects, smart grids and other energy infrastructure initiatives