Energy and Climate

Plans for a 2027 phaseout would force companies to exit long-term contracts with Moscow and report the origins of their fuel.

Tehran “is the principal source of regional instability and terror,” declare G7 leaders in a joint statement.

Beijing’s subsidies should be a reason to work together, not tariff each other, Ursula von der Leyen argues.

As they acknowledge the energy costs for artificial intelligence, G7 leaders abandon deeper language on AI.

Aviation lobbyists complain “industry declaration” was actually written by Brussels bureaucrats and promotes the Commission’s targets on sustainable fuels.

There are fears that new methane emission rules might disadvantage EU firms importing U.S. fuel — just as Europe seeks to buy more of it.

France claims victory as enough nations promise to ratify the high seas treaty despite opposition from Trump’s America.

The United States is looking to rein in the World Trade Organization’s public-facing work, according to a communication shared with fellow members.

A loophole-free 2040 emissions-reduction goal has little support, a POLITICO survey of 27 ministries shows.

Court rulings and the two Trump administrations have repeatedly derailed regulators’ attempts to forestall rising temperatures, while scientists’ warnings grow more dire.

Tropical diseases are already causing havoc in southern Europe, while heat-related deaths are on the rise.

Brazil expects the EU to set “ambitious” climate targets for itself or risk disappointing its partners, COP30 CEO Ana Toni tells POLITICO.

Parliamentarians from both countries are vowing closer cooperation on a range of issues — from the border to AI — in a bid to repair strained ties.

Brussels wants to cut the flow of cash to Moscow — but Hungary and Slovakia are poised to hold up the proposals.

Diplomats warn that leaving experts out of policy discussions on simplifying green regulations will do more harm than good.

It’s been a hot start to the year globally and northwestern Europe also experienced an exceptionally dry spring.

“Our message is clear: This war must end,” Ursula von der Leyen says.

The world’s oceans are sick. Global leaders are in the French Riviera this week to attempt to agree on the cure.

The measures are designed to target the Nord Stream pipelines and drain the Kremlin’s war chest.

French president celebrates the incoming High Seas Treaty as important tool to help protect the planet.

The French president heads to the Arctic island on Sunday.

“I am interested in being a constructive player in the European Union, but not at the expense of the Slovak Republic,” Prime Minister Fico said.

A renewed offer to scrap tariffs on industrial goods “won’t fly” with Washington, says an official from one EU country.