Energy and Climate

EU executive won’t meet with lobby groups “acting on Huawei’s behalf” following bribery scandal.

In the weeks before his death, Francis repeated a decade-old plea for a break from both Trumpian greed and the left’s economic rationalism.

The debate pits Steve Witkoff against State Department and U.S. energy export proponents.

The idea will be one of several options Brussels will suggest in May to sever Russian energy links.

Madrid is ramping up a timeline that would have only seen it meet the alliance’s goal in 2029.

Brussels is chockablock with people trying to influence new rules on everything from Big Tech to pesticide use. Here’s where they’ve put most of their efforts.

Even the EU’s most protectionist countries are realizing that they need new friends to trade with as their oldest ally goes rogue.

The bank’s messaging on climate represents a delicate balancing act between the institution and the U.S., its largest shareholder.

Commission president’s visit comes as the U.K. and EU explore closer ties.

The U.S. president has gone on the warpath against DEI and the alliance is falling into line, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Despite Donald Trump’s lurch into protectionism and coercion, Friedrich Merz believes a transatlantic trade deal can still be done.

Government advisers north and south of the border worry workers are being failed by shifting policies and poor communication.

New regulations aim to make products last longer and easier to repair.

Belgian Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet told POLITICO he wants to phase out the country’s Russian gas imports — but didn’t back an outright ban.

EU leaders hope the Italian PM can convey their trade concerns to the U.S. president when she visits Washington.

The U.K. wants to use an energy security summit next week to showcase its net zero push. Trump’s America just wants to sell fossil fuels.

“Now, it is necessary for the U.S. to define its position,” says EU trade negotiator after talks in Washington.

Central and Eastern European countries are missing April showers, creating possible trouble for supply chains and farmers.

Hungary’s veto power could become meaningless under plans being drawn up by a group of capitals.

The two sides are preparing to sign a defense pact in London next month — but wider Brexit negotiations will take longer to wrap up.

The incoming government wants emissions cuts paid for abroad to count toward domestic climate goals.

Officials are hoping that renewing an offer to bulk-buy American gas will help appease Washington.

The EU grants billions each year to nonprofits. Now, a right-wing campaign has NGOs afraid the money will dry up.

The ghost vessel was “quite clearly” part of Moscow’s dark fleet, says one official.