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Spain's weak voltage control was key factor in 2025 blackout, industry body says March 20, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Weak voltage control in Spain’s power system was a key cause of the April 28, 2025, blackout affecting Spain and Portugal, the trade association for European electricity transmission system operators has said.... (more story)

EU leaders agree ETS flexibilities, ease state aid rules on energy March 20, 2026 | Louis de Briant

EU leaders on Thursday agreed targeted flexibilities for the Emissions Trading System — including changes to free allocations and price controls — while stopping short of a structural overhaul. The European Co... (more story)

Nuclear proliferation for AI data centers faces hurdles, US Congress hears March 19, 2026 | Emma Whitford

Nuclear energy deployment in the United States faces a range of hurdles despite a surge of interest in the technology to meet electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers, senators heard Thursd... (more story)

Van der Woude resigns from EU’s General Court March 19, 2026 | Lewis Crofts

Marc van der Woude, the president of the EU’s lower-tier General Court, is set to leave the judiciary this autumn, MLex has learned. His resignation will take effect on Sept. 15 and is for personal reasons, a ... (more story)

EU countries to focus on national energy measures as divisions stall bloc-wide action March 19, 2026 | Louis de Briant

EU-wide emergency measures to curb energy costs are unlikely at the March 19-20 European Council, as divisions persist among EU countries. Leaders are expected to focus on national steps, including tax cuts an... (more story)

US faces significant supply chain risk with quantum tech, report says March 18, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US faces a growing supply chain risk as quantum technology is set to emerge as a major industry in the future, a new report warned. 

UK govt considers axing regulatory watchdog; signals no final decision March 17, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

UK officials are considering scrapping the Regulatory Policy Committee, but no decision has yet been made, a UK finance ministry official told lawmakers on Tuesday morning. The body plays an “important role” i... (more story)

EU Commission advances emergency tools to address power prices, carbon market reform March 16, 2026 | Louis de Briant and Jean Comte

A letter from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of an Energy Council meeting outlines plans to assess gas price cap measures, promote long-term power contracts and support energy-intensi... (more story)

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EU small nuclear reactors strategy raises questions over cost and tech hurdles March 13, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The economic case for small modular nuclear reactors is complicated by the large number of designs and concepts, even as the European Commission and industry stress standardization and serial production to cut... (more story)

EU emissions trading system faces mounting scrutiny ahead of July review March 09, 2026 | Louis de Briant

As high energy prices intensify fears about competitiveness, Italy is challenging the EU emissions trading system costs through a national decree and calling for its suspension. Some European governments and h... (more story)

Battle over EU industry law's scope still has quite a way to go March 04, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello and Cynthia Kroet

Debate about the scope of the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act is far from over, despite the European Commission’s much-delayed plan being formally presented by industry chief Stéphane Séjourné on Wednesday. Qu... (more story)

Iran crisis reveals EU's continued energy imports vulnerability March 02, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Oil and gas prices have surged since the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. While well below levels reached during the 2022 Ukraine crisis, prices are expected to continue climbing. Europe's concern is not to see... (more story)

Under pressure to pay for energy in US, AI companies face tradeoffs February 27, 2026 | Emma Whitford and Amy Miller

As US President Donald Trump pressures Big Tech to shield consumers from utility bill hikes associated with electricity-hungry data centers, companies can anticipate difficult tradeoffs. Adding power to the el... (more story)

Russia's tactics in Ukraine raising concerns about EU energy security February 19, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's energy sector has got European experts worried that the EU's electricity network is not sufficiently protected against physical and hybrid threats, especially drones. Th... (more story)

Canada, EU electric car resets with China highlight US struggles February 12, 2026 | Bradley Dress

Canada’s recent trade deal with China and a new EU rule mark a new turn in the electric vehicle market and reflect a broader shift toward sustainable Chinese cars — over the concerns of the US. 

Dassault's court date arrives for EU green taxonomy fight over business aircraft February 09, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Dassault Aviation will argue to EU judges on Tuesday that business aircraft were unlawfully excluded from the bloc’s green taxonomy. The case is significant in marking the first time a company has sought to ov... (more story)