European Union

UK government publishes position paper on Emission Trading Scheme reforms calling for the cancellation of an 'ambitious volume' of excess allowances

Research demonstrates for the first time the knock-on effects to other species of class of insecticides known to harm bees

EU Court of Justice backs Swedish refusal to subsidise a Finnish wind farm, ensuring power companies cannot shop around for support

Hardware firms must adhere to new energy consumption limits from 1 July

Philips and Siemens among companies arguing ambitious efficiency goal is most cost-effective way to cut emissions and improve energy security

Major new report, backed by the UK and Germany, highlights the economic and energy security gains on offer from an ambitious EU decarbonisation strategy

Country submits documents arguing binding goal would add impetus to efforts to boost EU's energy security

Gazprom confirms it will only supply gas to Ukraine if the country pays upfront for any imports

Baroness Kramer says country will support compromise deal to limit crop-based biofuels as member states dig their heels in

Europe is at a 'crossroads' and must choose low-carbon system or risk becoming increasingly uncompetitive, business leaders warn