Green recovery funds misapplied, unassessed according to EU auditors
Spending overestimation on climate projects and miscount of actual sums spent in EU countries flagged by the latest report from the European Court of Auditors. Read More
‘Serious politics’: Scholz backs government’s migration policies
The chancellor stressed that many people from other countries have helped the economy but added that the government must be able to choose who comes to Germany. Read More
Europe to see 168% increase in data centre investment as European Commission awaits energy reports
London, Paris and Frankfurt are Europe’s data centre hubs. But energy-intensive data centres are causing concern for the EU. Read More
EU still hesitant to sanction Russian gas as report highlights scale of ongoing imports
The annual State of the EU Energy Union report shows Europe still relies on Russia for nearly a fifth of its gas imports, while the EU executive is concerned at…
Germany approves bailout for Meyer Werft shipbuilder hit by financial woes
The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are collectively buying up 80% of the firm, as the shipbuilder struggles with a nearly €2.8 billion hole in its balance…
Two-thirds of global methane emissions now come from human activity, researchers say
Despite global efforts to curb emissions, there has been a 20 per cent increase in human-produced methane sources over the last two decades. Read More
European governments are using ‘harsh, overly broad’ laws to silence climate protesters
Some Western nations are using old legislation or enacting harsh new laws to restrict the right to peaceful protest and impose disproportionate penalties, a report warns. Read More
Online platforms’ advertising transparency checked by EU Commission
Election integrity and protection of minors are the other priority areas so far earmarked for DSA enforcement. Read More
Landmark EU report embraces green energy transition – but advocates for softer rules on PFAS
The landmark Draghi report says the green energy transition is key to saving Europe’s economy. Read More
A village in Swedish Lapland with a dwindling population is paying families €900 to move there
A local organisation is vying to save the primary school and repopulate the town with cash handouts. Read More