European Union

New Eurelectric report calls for end to national renewable energy subsidy schemes in favour of stronger carbon price

Researchers call for new tax that would take account of significantly bigger carbon footprint of Chinese solar modules

Campaigners says package designed to reduce dependence on foreign oil and gas gives insufficient weight to indigenous clean energy sources

Industry welcomes prospect of policy certainty after ministers strike deal to cap level of crop-based biofuels

Volvo, Toyota, Renault set to pass 95g/km mark by 2020, prompting NGO to accuse manufacturers of 'scaremongering' over green regulations

Buoyant Green Party Leader prepares to demand place in pre-election TV debates, as Party celebrates gains at European and Council level

Brussels insiders remain optimistic the EU can still pass ambitious 2030 carbon targets, despite a rising tide of scepticism

Greens fall short of hoped-for trebling of MEPs, but the party still pushed the Lib Dems into fifth place

Party celebrates strong showing in council elections as seat count more than doubles to 29 and Greens emerge as "official opposition" in Liverpool and Solihull

Early results suggest Greens on track for marginal increase in council seats, as Lib Dem support collapses