Russia re-submits Arctic claims to UN
Russia Tuesday announced it had submitted a revised application to the UN seeking the expansion of its Arctic shelf border, rich in oil and other natural resources.
Opinion
Why the world’s last true frontier is heating up fast
The Arctic is becoming a new frontier for a geopolitical tug-of-war between Russia and the West
Finland challenges mystery nuclear investor
Finnish authorities have queried the participation of a Croat firm in a nuclear project amid suspicion of Russian skulduggery.
News in Brief
- UN climate chief: No such thing as ideal pace for pre-Paris talks
- UK to accept 'thousands more' Syrian refugees
- Talks next week to soothe Northern Ireland tension
- Putin wants new 'coalition to fight terrorism'
- Lithuanian President: We must show solidarity on migration
- ECB signals plan to buy more bonds
- Report: Bulgaria and Hungary turn to Israel for fence technology
- EU to start destroying Mediterranean smugglers' boats
EU to reach renewables goal, no thanks to France and UK
The EU's Renewable energy progress report notes that a number of countries need to take additional measures to reach their targets.
Germany led EU's $5bn coal splurge
A larger portion of EU taxpayers' money than previously thought was used in recent years to help build coal-fired plants, the dirtiest energy source.
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More people in Europe and the US are urging governments, universities, and pension funds to end investments in fossil fuels.
European industry hopes to profit from Obama's new climate plan
European wind and solar industries have welcomed US President Barack Obama’s new climate plan while European politicians see Washington’s move as a positive signal ahead of UN climate talks in Paris.
EU envisages soft touch Energy Union
According to an internal document, the commission is floating monitoring and reporting instruments, but no strict measures to police proposed new rules.
Coal, oil, gas subsidies higher than public health spending
Around 1.6 million premature deaths would be prevented every year if the world's governments stopped subsidising fossil fuels, an IMF study has found.
Interview
Iran keen to sell gas to EU
Iran is voicing fresh interest in selling gas to Europe. But the idea, which would reduce dependence on Russia, is conditional on the outcome of nuclear talks.
EU 'frustrated' as Russia gas talks break down
Bad will, legal disputes, and the "high politics" of the Russia-Ukraine conflict have, again, put EU gas transit at risk.
Norway bans pension fund from coal investment
Norwegian MPs have voted to ban Norway's pension fund from investing in coal firm, the largest political withdrawal of funds from fossil fuels.
EU commissioner to begin 'Energy Union' tour
EU energy commissioner Maros Sefcovic will start visiting EU countries this week to share initial findings of a commission analysis of each country's energy and climate policy.
EU unveils private equity fund to invest in African energy
The EU has unveiled plans to partner up with a Paris-based private equity firm to invest in energy companies across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Gazprom and Turkey agree pipeline date
Turkish Stream pipeline to deliver gas in December 2016. Putin offers money to help Greece extend the project into Europe.
EU market mechanism to boost carbon price
Negotiators from the EU's governments and the European Parliament reached a deal on Tuesday for the so-called market stability reserve.
MEPs approve plan to put cap on older biofuels
The European Parliament's environment committee Tuesday approved a plan to try and steer investors away from traditional types of biofuels that have had negative side-effects on food prices, environment and climate change.
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EU competition authorities take on Gazprom
The European Commission has launched an anti-trust inquiry against the Russian gas giant, but said the case is not political.
Gazprom threats are aimed at EU anti-trust case, diplomats say
EU diplomats say Gazprom’s recent threats on supplies to Europe are an attempt to put pressure on the European Commission over anti-trust proceedings.
MEPs approve EU investment fund, want more say on how money is spent
The EU parliament has approved the Juncker fund to revitalize the EU's economy, but demands a bigger say on what projects can get funded.
Parliamentary power struggle may delay Juncker fund
A disagreement between four committees in the EP may lead to a delay in the implementation of the EU's flagship investment fund.
MEPs want Juncker fund to focus on energy saving projects
The European Parliament wants almost a quarter of the new EU investment fund to go to energy saving projects.
Gazprom chief warns EU on higher gas prices
Gazprom chief Alexei Miller has said the EU's planned energy union will raise the cost of Russian gas and warned that his company will stop supplying gas through Ukraine in 2019.
Greece and Hungary sign up to Russia gas pipeline
Greece and Hungary have endorsed plans for a Russian gas pipeline in the latest blow to EU unity on the Ukraine crisis.
Tsipras flies to Moscow amid gas talks
The Greek prime minister could get a discount on Russian supplies, while agreeing to new Russian pipeline plans.
EU leaders agree 'Energy Union' blueprint
EU leaders have agreed several measures aimed at reducing dependence on Russian gas and building a so-called Energy Union.
EU innovation institute under fire by MEPs
MEPs have taken aim at the ballooning costs of a nuclear fusion reactor in France and lack of financial transparency on the EU's innovation institute.
Hungary denies EU blocked Russian nuclear deal
Hungary is denying reports that the EU has blocked its €12bn nuclear deal with Russia, amid concerns on monopolies, public procurement rules, and state aid.
Energy savings label under fire in the Netherlands
Home-owners that want to sell their house are obliged to obtain an energy label, under EU rules. But the Dutch government is under fire for not implementing them properly.
EU nations climate-minded at home, but promoting coal products abroad
EU states like France and Germany might be talking up their climate-change-fighting credentials at home, but they are also helping companies export technology for highly-polluting power plants.
Energy union talks show signs of divisions to come
The EU's energy union proposals were given a preliminary thumbs-up by ministers on Thursday but there were already signs of disagreement to come.
MEPs' Highlights
- Hungary tearing down wall in ’89, putting up wall in 2015 – ALDE MEPs urge Commission to act before border fence is built
- Cynical to see leaders haggling over the number of asylum seekers
- Eva Paunova supports Alliance for YOUth
- Danuta Hübner will chair the AFCO Hearing on The institutional future of the European Union within and beyond the Treaty of Lisbon
- EC proposal on migration Important step to tackle immediate crises, but more needed to solve the root causes
- Clusters form 'the backbone of EU regional policy'