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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)

Member states to give go-ahead to EU-US critical minerals strategy on Monday April 17, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The 27 EU member states are expected to give their formal go-ahead to an EU-US critical minerals strategy, aimed at reducing dependence on China and setting price floors, next Monday, MLex has learned. The con... (more story)

China pledges energy-transition push amid Middle East oil disruptions April 17, 2026 | Yonnex Li

China is accelerating its shift away from fossil fuels with plans to significantly boost non-fossil energy supply by 2030, a top economic planning official said Friday, underscoring Beijing's push for energy s... (more story)

EU and UK close to reaching agreement on agrifood rules, minister says April 16, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The EU and UK are close to reaching an agreement agrifood standards, with the UK government currently helping businesses to prepare for the rules, Nick Thomas-Symonds, the UK Minister for the Constitution and ... (more story)

EU Commission eyes tax overhaul to make electricity cheaper than fossil fuels April 15, 2026 | Louis de Briant and Luca Bertuzzi

The European Commission plans to tax electricity below fossil fuels and allow zero tax rates for energy-intensive industries, according to an internal document. The draft also points to stronger use of EU emis... (more story)

EU carbon trading debate shifts to security, competitiveness as reforms considered April 15, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The EU emissions trading system is no longer seen as a climate-only tool amid the current energy crisis but increasingly as part of a broader shift toward European autonomy and competitiveness, the head of the... (more story)

Taiwan vows price crackdowns as Middle East war threatens supplies April 15, 2026 | Yonnex Li

Taiwan's government has pledged to maintain stable prices for fuel and essential goods while stepping up enforcement against price irregularities, as Premier Cho Jung-tai warned that Middle East tensions conti... (more story)

Va. enacts data center bills addressing energy demand, costs, environment April 15, 2026 | Amy Miller

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has approved more than half a dozen bills that will impact data centers, addressing energy demand, rising utility costs and environmental concerns. Virginia is home to the ... (more story)

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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)

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)