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Explainer: How a Saudi pipeline attack is testing EU’s oil security

A prolonged disruption to Saudi supplies could force European refiners to scramble for alternative grades, potentially raising their costs or cutting fuel output. A shortage of diesel could quickly translate into higher costs for haulers, farmers, businesses and consumers.

17 September 2026

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European leaders rush to counter looming diesel price surge

A pipeline that was being used as an alternative to the besieged Strait of Hormuz has come under attack, threatening to drive worldwide fuel prices even higher.

17 September 2026

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EU sets out COP31 battle lines: pledges are not enough

EU ambassadors want COP31 to deliver faster clean-energy deployment, a transition away from fossil fuels, greater electrification, tripling renewable energy, doubling energy-efficiency improvements and cutting methane and other non-CO2 emissions by 2030, according to a document seen by Euronews.

16 September 2026

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State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

Canada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.

16 September 2026

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Von der Leyen’s heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Heatwave Plan to anticipate intense heatwaves expected to return next summer. A new Climate Insurance Alliance was also unveiled as the EU struggles to close the financing gap needed to address climate adaptation and mitigation.

16 September 2026

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EU heads into G20 energy showdown with Trump, Russia and Venezuela

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.

15 September 2026

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MEPs push tighter energy permit deadlines, setting up EU clash

The European Parliament is trying to turn permitting reform into a stronger, common EU rulebook, while capitals seek flexibility to accommodate national legal systems, environmental constraints and administrative structures, according to a document seen by Euronews.

14 September 2026

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State of the Union: Did von der Leyen make good on her promises?

Did Ursula von der Leyen deliver on all the promises she made in last year's State of the Union speech? Euronews puts her work to the test.

14 September 2026

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Europe outspends entire 2025 Russian Arctic gas bill in just 8 months

Two European companies dominate the Arctic shipping network: Scotland's Seapeak and the Greek-linked shipping firm Dynagas. Together, vessels tied to these two European companies managed 72% of all Yamal LNG exports.

11 September 2026

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Brussels prepares post-2030 renewable overhaul

The European Commission’s renewable push comes as the EU co-legislators, the European Parliament and the Council, are working to tackle one of the biggest bottlenecks to new clean-power projects — the electrical grids.

10 September 2026

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EU's plan to gain independence from Russian energy falters

A damning report from the European Court of Auditors identifies insufficient grid infrastructure and interconnectors across EU countries as major barriers to unlocking a fully integrated energy market.

9 September 2026

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Europe has cut ties with Russia — But not in nuclear fusion

EU-Russia tensions collide with decades of scientific cooperation at ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment. As fusion becomes a strategic EU priority, Brussels faces a dilemma over its continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology.

9 September 2026

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Global trade accounted for 35% of the EU's carbon footprint in 2023

A report argues that cooperation and shared climate standards – particularly with China – could be more effective than simply policing imports at the EU's borders.

8 September 2026

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Spain calls for EU climate resilience overhaul

Spain wants Brussels to make climate resilience a binding, funded EU policy and is willing to consider new EU-level charges – including on oil and gas profits – to fund it.

4 September 2026

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EU to make last-minute decision on Arctic oil and gas drilling ban

The European Commission will soon unveil its revised Arctic strategy and whether to maintain or scrap its 2021 position on new oil and gas exploration in the High North. The International Energy Agency and Norway have urged Brussels to reconsider the ban.

4 September 2026

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Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes

As housing prices become increasingly unsustainable in Europe, the European Commission plans to clarify when and how national authorities can restrict short-term rentals in areas under pressure, according to a document seen by Euronews.

3 September 2026

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'Climate ambition is a matter of survival,' EU Commission says

Europe cannot afford to choose between climate policy and competitiveness or security, a senior EU official said.

2 September 2026

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EU’s green fashion rules face test as global emissions rise 6.3%

The findings of a report on fashion data pose a political challenge for the EU, which has made textiles one of the testing grounds for its broader push to move from a linear economy – make, sell and throw away – towards a circular one.

1 September 2026

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EU eyes Arctic resources to cut dependence on China

The EU’s growing dependence on the Arctic’s resources is forcing Brussels to view the region through the prism of economic security and supply chain resilience – but the rights and living conditions of indigenous and local communities could suffer.

1 September 2026

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Von der Leyen warns of worsening disaster risks, touts preparedness

The European Commission wants to shift the focus from responding to disasters to preventing them, strengthening preparedness and improving anticipation. But financing climate adaptation remains a major challenge, as EU countries face limited fiscal room to act.

31 August 2026