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If Europe wants to compete in AI, it needs more than regulation
For years, Europe’s approach to artificial intelligence has centred largely on regulation, governance frameworks and digital policy. Those discussions matter.
Nordic investors urge EU to hold firm on Arctic drilling ban
The appeal has come as the EU weighs revising its stance to prioritise energy supply.
German Economic Council slashes growth forecast and warns of soaring social insurance costs
The downgrade is attributed primarily to the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, including sharply higher energy prices.
‘Green’ electric Ferrari hated by car enthusiasts
European orders are due to open later this year, with US deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
Spain doubles down on €9 billion green push, leaves blackout questions unanswered
"The energy revolution can't be just for those who can change cars, put up solar panels on their roof or renovate their homes without subsidies," Sánchez said.
Trump tempers hopes of imminent Iran deal as Hormuz blockade holds
The US president said talks with the Islamic Republic were progressing "in an orderly and constructive manner".
Germany’s housing crisis deepens as new apartment completions fall to a decade low
The country faces a significant structural housing deficit, estimated at between 550,000 and over 700,000 units.
Poland’s Senate rejects Nawrocki bid for referendum on EU climate policy
The power to approve or reject presidential requests for a referendum is one of the few definitive powers of the Senate.
UK allows Russian-derived fuel imports as North Sea drilling ban stands
According to the Department for Business and Trade, the carve-out applies indefinitely.
Brussels mayor faces pressure over ‘largest’ US Fourth of July celebration in Europe
Philippe Close has come under mounting pressure over plans to host what the US Embassy has described as the "largest Fourth of July celebration outside the United…
Iran war squeezes EU jet fuel as airlines cut flights
Brussels says stocks are under pressure as Lufthansa axes 20,000 short-haul services and airports warn of a systemic shortage.
Buy European: Sweden orders €4 billion worth of frigates in France
Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to supply four new frigates in a major defence contract worth approximately €4 billion, marking one of the largest military…
Green failure: Germany’s renewables boom leaves it generating less electricity than in 2000
Most of the new capacity, though, came from heavily subsidised renewable energy plants, especially photovoltaics and wind turbines.
Germany set to miss 2030 climate target
Europe's largest economy has committed by law to cutting emissions by 65 per cent on 1990 levels by 2030.
Meloni asks for greater EU fiscal flexibility to tackle the ongoing energy crisis
In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, she stressed that this should occur without altering the overall deviation limits.
Poland’s hydrogen bus push falters on high fuel costs
The city of Rybnik reported that hydrogen fleets were more than three times as costly as diesel and four times as costly as hybrids, the report said.
Swiss Government backs extension of its nuclear reactors
Switzerland's Federal Council has backed the extension of its nuclear reactors.
Italy prepares for a nuclear return
Italy is preparing its most significant return to nuclear energy in nearly four decades, marking a major shift in the country’s industrial and energy strategy…
ECB warns oil shock could force rate hike in June
Alexander Demarco said hopes that the eurozone could ride out the energy spike were "fading" and that he expected the conflict,
EU races to refill gas storage for winter as Gulf supply stays blocked
The European Commission relaxed its gas storage obligation from 90 per cent to a minimum of 75 per cent earlier this year, citing market pressures.
EU imports record amount of Russian LNG as foreign dependence grows
Russia remains the EU’s second-largest LNG supplier after the US. Deliveries from Russia were driven primarily by France, Spain and Belgium.
Europe wastes record solar power as ageing grids fail to keep pace
The phenomenon, known as curtailment, occurs when grid operators order generators to shut down because transmission networks cannot move the electricity to where…
From ‘Brejoin’ to Green revolution: European Greens push hard
European Green Party leaders have made a call for the UK to rejoin the European Union.
Ireland to debate ending of nuclear power ban
The bill is expected to be debated in the Dáil Éireann (lower parliament) within the coming months.
EU awards over €1 billion to nine green hydrogen projects
The selected projects span seven countries in the European Economic Area and were awarded fixed premiums ranging from €0.44 to €3.
Nawrocki pushes for referendum on EU climate policy
Poland's President has submitted a motion to hold a national referendum on EU climate policy.
Norway lifts key rate to 4.25 per cent as Middle East war stokes inflation
In a statement on Thursday, Norges Bank governor Ida Wolden Bache said: "Inflation is too high and has run above target for several years."
EU weighs US kerosene as Middle East war squeezes Europe’s jet fuel supply
The European Commission has said the European Union (EU) is not yet facing jet fuel shortages, but is readying contingency measures.
Lufthansa warns of hefty fuel cost hit, preparing for shortages
German airline giant Lufthansa said today its 2026 fuel bill would be 1.