Von der Leyen doubles down in face of energy crisis criticism – POLITICO
“There is criticism and concerns coming from member states, but at the leaders’ retreat [last month in the…
Big EU lobby groups exaggerated industry support for attack on carbon price – POLITICO
Merz jumped on the demands to suggest he was open to weakening the policy, comments he later rowed…
Why the EU’s efforts to bring down energy prices are destined to fail – POLITICO
Seda Orhan, head of energy at CAN, agreed. “The acceleration of renewables should be coupled with the acceleration…
UK interest rates could go back above 4% if energy shock persists, Niesr warns
Interest rates in the UK could be pushed back up above 4% if war in the Middle East…
Starmer’s government hunkers down for ‘long-haul’ Iran conflict – POLITICO
A third government official said the hope is that consumers are protected for a while because Britain’s energy…
UK economy held back by ‘rationing’ of energy, land and capital
Wednesday 04 March 2026 11:34 am | Updated: Wednesday 04 March 2026 11:35 am Administrative rationing is holding back…
Here’s How To Rebalance Your Investments Amid the Iran Conflict
As the U.S. and Israel-Iran war unfolds, markets are reacting, and many investors are asking what it means…
Europe prepares for higher energy prices after US attack on Iran – POLITICO
“The fact is still that Europe imports most of its energy from other countries. And I think events…
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,”…
The week the EU’s climate foundations started to shake – POLITICO
“It says, basically, if you want to pollute, you pay. If you don’t want to pay, innovate. And…
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…
Eurozone growth better than expected at end of 2025 – POLITICO
The eurozone economy held up well at the end of 2025, with three of the region’s four largest…