European Union

Coalition of 40 trade bodies, think tanks, and campaign groups urge European Commission to deliver mandates and green procurement rules that can create 'lead markets' for low carbon materials and products

New report tracks economic impact of water and sanitation challenges made worse by climate change, Tesla to end production of two EV models, and Bloomberg Philanthropies vows to ramp up 'global climate fight'

Chatham House urges EU to seek 'fresh understanding' of energy security, as white paper warns against false assumption that defence spending alone can keep bloc safe

Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron promise to continue to prioritise climate action and energy security in face of President Trump's 'crazy ideas' and threats to international law

Climate goals, energy security, and sustainable prosperity among EU's top legislative priorities for the coming year

In Brussels and Westminster environmental policies are being rolled back, loading yet more risks onto economies already under intense pressure from climate impacts and clean tech competitors

New study reveals over €82bn is being invested in Europe's new face of gigafactories, but developers could face lower than expected demand if Brussels slows the transition to electric vehicles

Negotiations to confirm a ban on plant-based brands using 29 meat-linked terms such as 'drumsticks', 'ribs', 'beef' and 'chicken' to resume next year

New National Low-Carbon Strategy features ambitious plans to end oil use between 2040 and 2045 and phase out fossil gas by 2050

The EU announces plans to accelerate grid development, China prepares its first SMR, and a new study highlights Saudi solar potential