European Commission

New €80bn Horizon 2020 programme aims to boost innovation and competitiveness in Europe

SSE, Eneco and Dong Energy say binding carbon reductions, renewables and energy efficiency goals would provide investment certainty

Trade body chief says action could be taken before the end of the year

Fisheries minister hails catch quota trials a success in curbing discards

European Commission insists sale of 300 million carbon permits to fund clean energy projects cannot be delayed until markets recover

26 nations expected to sign resolution calling for exclusion of non-EU airlines from planned emissions levies

Greg Barker confirms EU approval for scheme, but launch rests on payments for large biomass installations falling 60 per cent

Spot carbon permits to be brought into line with financial instruments such as futures, forwards and options

Reuters obtains leaked document detailing plans to generate over half the EU's energy from renewables

New European Environment Agency survey aims to flesh out Janez Potočnik's 2020 roadmap for a resource-efficient economy