European Union

The EU is currently losing around 100 million tons of food a year to waste - Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik argues this scandal can not be allowed to continue

EU-backed project concludes that a more renewables-heavy grid can actually help cut costs by up to six per cent

As the EU debates a new 2030 climate and energy package, CPI says new financing structures could reduce the cost of low-carbon electricity by 20 per cent

Sources say £16bn nuclear project will get state aid approval in the next few weeks

Bloc to set up two investment funds to help poorer countries meet post-2020 greenhouse gas targets, as MEPs challenge 'generous' carbon leakage list

EWEA's Thomas Becker calls for EU to move towards energy union to bolster energy security and cut bills

WWF calls on trade association and businesses to follow in footsteps of Unilever and quit EU lobby group

Alenka Bratušek becomes new Vice President for Energy Union, as Miguel Arias Cañete takes Climate Action and Energy brief

IPPR report calls for greater focus on energy efficiency in response to Ukraine crisis, as EU Council discusses energy security blueprint

Draft proposals reportedly suggest increased support to help poorer member states and heavy industry meet 2030 climate goals