Paper or plastic — let’s choose wisely
Heading into an election year politically dominated by stubborn inflation, regional conflicts and a worsening climate crisis, Europe faces many important decisions. One such decision will be made by...
View ArticleChina’s EV overcapacity will get worse, von der Leyen warns
BERLIN – Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday doubled down on the need for the EU to investigate Beijing’s state subsidies into the electric vehicle industry, saying the Chinese economic downturn will...
View ArticleLab-grown meat threatens Italian culture — Meloni minister
ROME — Novel foods such as laboratory-produced “meats” risk undermining Italian culture, identity and civilization, Italy’s minister for food sovereignty and agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida,...
View ArticleThe latest Tory worry: China’s grip on solar power
LONDON — Hawkish Conservative MPs spooked by China’s influence in the U.K. have a new worry to add to the list: solar power. China controls 80 percent of the global solar manufacturing market,...
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They’re talking, but a climate divide between Beijing and Washington remains
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. Last week’s surprise deal between China and the United States may provide a boost to the climate talks in Dubai — but the two...
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Who’s who at COP28
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. The annual U.N. climate summit that starts November 30 has become one of the biggest diplomatic setpieces in the global...
View ArticleMilei’s win in Argentina hits hopes for EU’s Latin America trade deal
BRUSSELS — The victory of a Trump-like president in Argentina could deliver a knockout blow to already teetering hopes of wrapping up a trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc of...
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EU countries rally to exempt banks from new green and human rights rules
BRUSSELS — A new push from member countries to exempt financial institutions from proposed EU rules on the oversight of business supply chains risks further complicating already thorny negotiations....
View ArticleNissan confirms future of Sunderland factory with UK government support
LONDON — Japanese carmaker Nissan has committed to building three new electric vehicle models in the north east of England in a major boost to Britain’s automotive sector. The long-term commitment by...
View ArticleTurning the Tide: Prioritising Regenerative Agriculture to secure a...
Over the past four years, the European Union, guided by its Farm to Fork Strategy and Biodiversity Strategy, has made commendable efforts to transition its agri-food systems toward a model centered...
View ArticleUK energy chief reveals Cabinet split over Bidenomics
LONDON — U.K. Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has signaled a Cabinet split over Bidenomics, after praising the impact of a massive U.S. green subsidy scheme. Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which...
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UK Labour’s shift toward Bidenomics is complete
LONDON — Britain’s Labour Party has gone full Bidenomics — just don’t call them protectionist. With the appointment of Jonathan Reynolds as shadow business and trade secretary, the U.K.’s main...
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European energy transition: the Polish perspective
The need for energy transition stems from many factors such as: aging of the existing generation and network infrastructure; the aim to ensure fair and competitive energy prices; and environment and...
View ArticleEU strikes deal on cyber law for internet-connected products
European Union negotiators have reached a deal on a landmark cybersecurity law requiring manufacturers of internet-connected products to abide by stricter cybersecurity rules and standards. The law,...
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How to navigate Belgium’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro
This article is part of the Belgian Presidency of the EU special report. All eyes are on next June’s European election — and it’s up to the Belgians to close out the current five-year mandate. With...
View ArticleBelgium leads the charge on the EU’s medicines reshoring plans
This article is part of the Belgian Presidency of the EU special report. In the mountain town of Kundl, Austria, 10 fermenting vats — the largest 250,000 liters in volume — bubble with the Continent’s...
View ArticleInsulating Britain’s drafty homes will take over a century on current plans
LONDON — Britain’s old and drafty houses pose a major climate headache. But, on current progress, fixing them is going to take a very, very long time indeed. Ministers have ambitious plans to ramp up...
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Sanctions aren’t working: How the West enables Russia’s war on Ukraine
BERLIN — At its summit this week, the European Union is threatening to name and shame more than a dozen Chinese companies that, it claims, are supplying critical technology to equip Russia’s war...
View ArticleTrump who? Republicans in Dubai try to carve out their own climate agenda.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Republicans at global climate summits don’t talk about Donald. The GOP lawmakers who trekked to Dubai for the U.N. climate gathering made it plain they’re not eager to...
View ArticleNew EU business supply chain rules hand free pass to financial sector
STRASBOURG — EU institutions on Thursday backed ambitious rules to compel companies to safeguard the environment and human rights in their supply chains, but a carve-out for financial institutions won...
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