Europe swaps climate rhetoric for energy security talk to defuse MAGA backlash – POLITICO
“Renewable energy is not about tackling climate change, it’s about economic growth and affordable and low energy prices,”…
Europe’s China shock worsens as trade deficit widens – POLITICO
France’s High Commission for Strategy and Planning estimates that a quarter of the country’s exports are “directly threatened”…
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy – POLITICO
Chemical investments in Europe collapsed by more than 80 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to…
All the economic wins Keir Starmer wants to bag in China – POLITICO
For now, then, the aim is to secure progress in areas that are seen as less sensitive. Starmer’s…
China’s LNG imports plunge under weak economy and US friction
Energy Decline looms over new projects coming onstream A drone view shows tugboats assisting a liquified natural gas…
Commission quietly proposes looser EU rules on recycled plastic in beverage bottles – POLITICO
Brussels wants to boost Europe’s recycling capacity and help the bloc transition to a circular economy. “Pressures on…
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
While China has already logged a record-breaking trade surplus in the first 11 months of 2025, that milestone…
China aims to boost imports and exports in 2026 to drive trade growth: senior official
With trade proving resilient despite global headwinds, China aims to expand both exports and imports next year, leveraging…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
Ireland Selects Location for First FSRU Project to Secure Gas Supply
Gas Networks Ireland, working with the government, reports it is making progress on the critical FSRU project.…
Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending – POLITICO
The NICE threshold will rise to £25,000 to £35,000 for every quality adjusted life year. In return for…
bne IntelliNews – India approves domestic rare earth magnet scheme
India has authorised final approval for a programme to establish an integrated manufacturing base for sintered rare earth…