European Union

European Commission accused of 'massively underestimating' future debt to GDP ratios, as its projections fail to take account of climate impacts

Governments give final approval to 2040 climate target, studies underestimate global sea level rises, and new Earthshot Prize chair named

Lawmakers back plan to outlaw use of 31 meat-related words by plant-based foods - but veggie 'burgers' and 'sausages' remain on the table

Trade body warns delays in deploying critical carbon capture projects will result in both missed emissions targets and continued deindustrialisation

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is the cornerstone of its decarbonisation policy, but it is currently under fierce pressure for reform from industry groups and some member countries, writes Andrew Warren

Package diluting key sustainability reporting rules to be published in the EU's official journal in the coming days before formally entering into force

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