European Union

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

France, Germany and Ireland among those emitting too many pollutants, as UK remains on track to meet its goals

Major new report warns business-as-usual strategy is loaded with energy security risks and infrastructure costs

New figures reveal EU 28 had curbed emissions by 19 per cent by the end of 2012