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Eleven EU countries urge methane rules pause amid energy security woes

The eleven EU countries say that the methane rules could jeopardise natural gas supply, especially from foreign suppliers who would face extra costs. Environmentalists warn the EU not to cave in to pressure while the United Nations urged world nations to do more to mitigate methane emissions.

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Twelve EU countries seek extra funds to cope with energy transition

The member states are historically more dependent on fossil fuels than other EU countries, and have benefited since 2021 from special funding to cope with the accelerating shift to renewable energy sources.

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Spain sounds the alarm on the future of EU green cash

Ahead of an environment ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Spain warns that the EU risks undermining its credibility on climate and biodiversity unless it protects dedicated funding tools that have delivered environmental results for more than three decades.

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Chinese Minister: climate cooperation must continue

The European Union, Canada and China convened at the annual "Ministerial on Climate Action" to discuss expectations ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.

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Shipping industry wary of resuming Strait of Hormuz navigation

The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany has dispatched two naval vessels for a possible mine clearance operation.

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Portugal urges Brussels to rethink free carbon allowances cut

Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial decarbonisation.

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Air passengers to enjoy free cabin bags as decade-long EU talks end

Airlines argue that if the sector is required to comply with stricter compensation and financial rules, ticket prices will inevitably go up.

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EU eyes jet fuel reserves as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens supply

With the peak summer season drawing near, EU energy ministers are wary that jet fuel supply may be further strained, even as analysts see "sharp movement" towards greater jet fuel production within European refineries.

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EU steps in to shield households from fuel and heating price spikes

The upcoming carbon costs due to kick in in 2028 will hit road transport and buildings, likely pushing energy prices higher.

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Brussels to unveil plan to lower electricity bills amid energy crisis

The upcoming legislation will propose to have electricity taxed more favourably than gas, reform network charges and encourage the mass deployment of digital devices to track energy consumption in real time, according to a document seen by Euronews.

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'Europe should evolve its carbon market, not dilute it,' investors say

A group of investors managing €11.4 trillion in funds are advocating for complementary industrial policies such as grids, electrification and clean tech financing, reflecting a broader shift in European climate policy from setting targets toward managing industrial transformation.

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€527 million EU Balkans transport fund poorly monitored, auditors say

The European Commission lacked effective tools to monitor progress and relied on international lenders to oversee progress made in the transport sector in the Balkans, leading to the release of funds beyond the level of work completed, according to EU auditors.

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Seven EU countries push Brussels to stick to car emission rules

The document signed by seven EU countries reveals a growing divide within Europe between governments seeking flexibility for car manufacturers and those determined to preserve the integrity of the EU’s carbon emissions trajectory.

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Plan to curb China's growing influence in EU ports takes shape

A draft document seen by Euronews shows that EU transport ministers are preparing guidance for member states on how to assess foreign investment in EU ports and apply controls to counter China's influence.

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Nine EU countries rebel against EU's green targets for corporate cars

While stopping short of opposing fleet decarbonisation itself, the member states argue that Brussels should resist the tendency to regulate and instead construct more incentives for large companies to invest in zero or low-emission cars and vans.

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European aviation sector warns EU climate targets could cause backlash

With a key revision of the European Union's Emissions Trading System due on 15 July, an open letter pleads with legislators to consider how carbon emissions should be calculated and managed internationally.

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The EU's €92 million bid for a global ocean intelligence network

The European Commission's ocean observation initiative shifts from passive marine research to an active policing framework designed to project Western power and protect critical infrastructure.

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EU Commission answers Italy's call for energy cost relief measures

The measures indirectly address Italy's request that the Commission relax its fiscal rules to allow member states to tackle rising energy prices without incurring excessive debt and risking penalties.

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Exclusive: EU Commission to defend Spain in €106m US energy lawsuit

When firm Blasket Renewables sought to enforce compensation in a US court, the European Commission argued that Spain could not legally pay it, highlighting a clash between international arbitration and EU law.

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Can electrification solve Europe's energy and competitiveness crisis?

Electrifying the European Union's transport and industry sectors largely depends on upgraded power grids and storage capacity.

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