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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claims law will see net zero taken into account 'in all future policy and legislation'

In her valedictory column as an MEP, the Greens Molly Scott Cato argues that until Labour embraces electoral reform the UK's net zero transition will remain badly underpowered

MEPs and Finnish presidency of the EU Council agree a compromise on taxonomy regulation, ending tussle over whether nuclear can qualify as 'green'

EU urged to step up ambition on slashing greenhouse gas emissions as key climate meetings loom

Former German Defence Minister becomes first female European Commission President. securing narrow parliamentary approval after promising increased climate action

Climate and environment were top EU election issues prompting a 'green wave' of MEPs, but how might this translate into policy action?

Collapse in support for centre ground parties powers rise of greens across the continent

Populists and the liberal order go head-to-head in a battle for control of Europe this week - The results could define the EU's approach to the climate crisis for years to come

Legislation is now set to be confirmed by Council of Ministers, ready to take force in 2021

Europe-wide ban could be in place on certain items by 2021 - but is the war on plastics a distraction from the climate fight?