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Maine's governor vetoes pause on new data center construction April 24, 2026 | Amy Miller

Maine's Democratic governor said Friday that she’s vetoed a bill that would have made Maine the first US state to pause construction on large new data centers. The decision highlights the tough choices for pol... (more story)

Federal AI bill coming soon, US Rep. Obernolte says April 23, 2026 | Emma Whitford

California Representative Jay Obernolte, a Republican and influential technology policymaker, said Thursday that he is planning to introduce federal artificial intelligence legislation “soon,” now that his US ... (more story)

EU, US to consider coordinated trade policies for critical minerals, draft text says April 23, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet and Luca Bertuzzi

The EU and US aim to work together to support the supply of critical minerals crucial to their commercial and defense industries — through possible coordinated trade policies and mechanisms including market an... (more story)

Fresh EU sanctions package targets Russian shadow fleet, banks, industry April 23, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The EU has approved a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy shipping, financial services, and trade sectors, expanding its crackdown on the shadow fleet and oil revenues. The measures add 46 vessels,... (more story)

EU to study oil stock releases and set up state aid rules to counter price surge April 22, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The European Commission outlined coordinated measures to contain rising energy prices, including possible oil stock releases and joint gas storage efforts to avoid price spikes. In an announcement Wednesday, t... (more story)

Buttigieg on track to be reappointed as judge for the EU General Court April 20, 2026 | Jean Comte

The Maltese government has proposed renewing Eugène Buttigieg's appointment to the EU's General Court for another term, according to documents seen by MLex. National representatives are set to make an official... (more story)

New Australian solicitor general warns of rise in climate-related legal actions April 20, 2026 | Sean Maguire

Australia's incoming Solicitor General Ruth Higgins has warned of a rise in climate-related legal actions against corporations stemming from an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice las... (more story)

EU's Russia sanctions still face Hungarian block; Iran shipping efforts ramp up April 17, 2026 | Louis de Briant

No breakthrough on the EU's 20th Russia sanctions plan is likely at a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council next week despite the political transition in Hungary, an EU diplomat said on Friday. The package... (more story)

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US push to create AI, tech supply chains faces big hurdles April 24, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The Trump administration is pushing forward with a major new initiative to create an alternative system for emerging technologies and an export program for artificial intelligence materials, but both efforts w... (more story)

Hungary’s gas and nuclear needs complicate EU's Russia decoupling, experts warn April 24, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Hungary will struggle to fully cut ties with Russia, despite a pledge by new prime minister Péter Magyar to diversify its energy mix, experts say. Diversification appears feasible for oil and gas, thanks to ro... (more story)

Solving EU fertilizer crunch carries risks for bloc's industrial, trade policies April 23, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

The EU's carbon border levy faces an early test as one of the bloc's main tools to keep carbon-intensive industries competitive. The Iran war's pressure on fertilizer prices and imports has seen the commodity ... (more story)

Which policy direction for post-Orbán Hungary? April 14, 2026 | Luca Bertuzzi

Hungary’s new government under Péter Magyar is expected to reset relations with the EU, pursue judicial reforms to unlock frozen funds and dismantle key Orbán-era institutions. While maintaining some continuit... (more story)

EU states' emergency energy measures risk undermining renewables support April 07, 2026 | Louis de Briant

EU countries are adopting a patchwork of measures to counter energy price spikes driven by the war in Iran, including tax cuts and fuel subsidies. Analysts warn these interventions risk weakening price signals... (more story)

Italy yet to trigger EU state aid review of energy plan contesting emission rules March 30, 2026 | Anna Ferrari

Italy’s new energy decree challenging EU emissions trading system costs will be an early test for the European Commission, as it weighs whether or not to soften state aid rules in response to a national measur... (more story)

Brazil faces hurdles on data-center bill as it leaves sustainability aside March 27, 2026 | Henrique Santiago

Brazil’s goal to attract foreign investment for establishing data centers runs into the same lack of socio-environmental safeguards presented in recently expired interim relief, critics of the project told MLe... (more story)

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)