European Union

European Council provides final rubberstamp for EU emissions trading scheme backloading, but campaigners promise to step up calls for wider reforms

Energy ministers reject proposed changes to biofuels legislation leaving trade body calling for introduction of domestic targets

Financial Times says Brussels could begin investigation into whether contract with EDF constitutes illegal state aid as soon as next week

World Economic Forum report warns the UK is falling behind in its efforts to transition to a low carbon economy

But experts warn delay to auctioning of carbon allowances represent a temporary fix to oversupply in the market

Compromise deal agreed following heavy lobbying from Germany concerned about luxury car industry

European Biodiesel Board and REA welcome move by European Union to protect bloc from high export taxes

New Polish environment minister says fracking rules will be top priority as Water UK and British shale gas industry form new alliance

Think tank calls for the creation of an independent committee to help manage EU carbon market and avoid future price collapses

Energy and Climate Change Secretary says next four months of EU negotiations will be crucial for future of UN climate talks