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Trump signs order invoking emergency powers to boost critical minerals production March 20, 2025 | Bradley Dress

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order that invoked emergency powers granted through the Defense Production Act to boost production of critical minerals, a key national security issue for the White House.

Shipbuilders to see EU maritime plan address sustainability, autonomy, skills March 20, 2025 | Helena Freitas

Investment in innovative and sustainable ships, European autonomy in shipbuilding and maritime supply chains, and workforce skills are the EU's main goals for its upcoming maritime industrial strategy, the blo... (more story)

Four new EU General Court judges set to be approved next week March 20, 2025 | Jean Comte

Nominations of several members of the EU's lower-tier General Court are set to be approved by representatives of member states on March 26, according to a document seen by MLex. Two will be appointed for the n... (more story)

EU to introduce ‘Buy European’ rule for clean steel in public procurement deals March 19, 2025 | Joanna Sopinska

The EU will seek to increase demand for EU-made clean steel by introducing the "Buy European" requirement in public procurement contracts, European Commission Executive Vice President Stéphane Séjourné said to... (more story)

High energy prices are main hurdle for European industry, steel sector says March 19, 2025 | Helena Freitas

The EU's steel and metals action plan provides the “right diagnosis” to the current challenges that the European steel industry is facing but concrete measures to address them need to be put into practice, the... (more story)

EU vows to put in place tariff tool to safeguard steel from overcapacity March 17, 2025 | Joanna Sopinska and Oscar Pandiello

A new tariff tool to shield the EU steel industry from excess imports after the bloc’s safeguard expires — set to happen in June 2026 — will be proposed in autumn this year, the European Commission says in a d... (more story)

Affordable power crucial for rollout of heat pumps in EU, lobby head says March 14, 2025 | Helena Freitas

The disparity between prices for gas and electricity is one of the main problems that undermine the uptake of heat pumps in the EU, European Heat Pump Association chair Patrick Crombez told MLex. The heat pump... (more story)

EU, South Africa begin cleantech trade talks, announce major investment March 13, 2025 | Ansley Franco and Oscar Pandiello

The EU and South Africa announced a 4.7 billion-euro green-tech investment package at today’s summit in Cape Town. The funds will support clean energy, critical minerals, and vaccine production under the Globa... (more story)

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US FTC noncompete rule in jeopardy, but labor restraints remain risky March 13, 2025 | Chris May and Clayton Vickers

A pause on US Federal Trade Commission litigation defending a controversial nationwide ban of noncompete agreements, alongside a new agency labor antitrust task force, has offered a mixed bag for employers try... (more story)

FERC data center debate offers early test of Trump administration agency process March 05, 2025 | Emma Whitford

A debate that could influence the way power-hungry data centers access energy from the mid-Atlantic to Chicago and beyond is currently playing out at the US Federal Energy Regulation Commission. It may also be... (more story)

Businesses toasting EU simplification drive could see lawmakers crash the party February 26, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello and Jean Comte

The European Commission unveiled today its first “omnibus” legislative text aimed at cutting administrative costs for companies. But the proposal might face difficulties during the scrutiny process as member s... (more story)

Energy sector eyes German election outcome to see if nuclear has a future February 24, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo and Helena Freitas

Europe's nuclear energy companies will be closely monitoring the German election outcome as parties debate re-establishing nuclear power plants in the country. While energy talks were overshadowed by concerns ... (more story)

German carmakers await new government’s first move on green rules February 24, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo and Helena Freitas

Once the backbone of Germany's economy, the struggling automotive industry is watching the new government closely for any hints on how it will help carmakers green their industry. While the sector is pushing f... (more story)

Trump’s tariff blackmail faces pushback for provoking uncertainty and chaos February 10, 2025 | Joanna Sopinska

Donald Trump shows himself ready to use tariffs not only in a traditional way to win economic concessions, but also to force policy change. Businesses worldwide should therefore brace for an even more uncertai... (more story)

Constellation’s merger remedy lowers US antitrust hurdle for Calpine buy February 05, 2025 | Ilana Kowarski

Power companies Constellation Energy and Calpine have pitched a divestiture that's strategically aimed at the most obvious and significant antitrust concerns for their planned merger, which is likely to elicit... (more story)

Trafigura’s Swiss conviction sends strong message, but appeal could bite back February 04, 2025 | Martin Coyle

Switzerland has sent a strong message with the conviction of Trafigura and former senior executive Mike Wainwright on bribery charges, and the case piles increased pressure on commodities companies operating i... (more story)