European Union

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

Committee on Climate Change says banning high-powered machines will result in significant carbon savings without loss of performance

But Thomson Reuters predicts without emissions trading scheme reform and 2030 climate targets EU Allowances may remain at €14

Burning Europe’s lignite reserves would wipe out carbon budget from 2020 until the end of the century, says Greenpeace