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Energy 15-07-2019

EU co-finances new arch for Chernobyl

Reactor 4 of the Ukrainian Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been covered with a new arch and is the largest mobile structure ever built by humans. This time, it has been co-financed by the EU. EURACTIV's media partner Euroefe reports.

French nuclear to suffer after exclusion from EU’s green investment label

The European Parliament's decision to exclude the nuclear energy sector from the list of investments that can benefit from the EU's green investment label will have consequences for the sector, particularly in France. EURACTIV France reports.
Climate change 13-06-2019

Campaigners denounce France’s ‘double-speak’ on climate

Major long-term climate ambitions proposed in Brussels contrast with the French government's constant back-pedalling at the domestic level. This is demonstrated by the current debate surrounding France's energy and climate bill. EURACTIV France reports.
Electricity 04-06-2019

Iodine tablets to be distributed to 2.2 million French people living near nuclear plants

An additional 2.2 million French people residing close to nuclear power plants will receive iodine tablets and information on how to proceed in the event of an accident. This was announced by the French Nuclear Safety Authority on Monday. EURACTIV's partner le Journal de l'environnement reports.

Nuclear power excluded from EU’s green investment label

Energy 22-11-2017

MPs: UK made grave errors over Hinkley nuclear project

Britain made "grave strategic errors" in its handling of the Franco-Chinese Hinkley Point nuclear project, a critical parliamentary report concluded on Wednesday (22 November).
Agrifood 07-09-2017


Electricity 12-07-2017

French power sector and NGOs demand clearer climate roadmap

Electricity 15-05-2017

Will Macron complete France’s energy transition?

Emmanuel Macron was neither the “greenest” nor the most nuclear-friendly of France’s presidential candidates. But even if the energy transition was not a central part of his programme, its supporters hope the new president’s pragmatism will boost their cause. EURACTIV’s partner La Tribune reports.
Global Europe 17-03-2017

Lithuanian MP faces impeachment over Russia ties

Energy 07-03-2017

Hungary wins final EU approval for Russian-built nuclear plant

The European Commission cleared on Monday (6 March) the last hurdle for Hungary’s nuclear project Paks II despite outstanding concerns about the role of the national regulator and spent fuel management.
Climate change 22-02-2017

Radiation surveillance detects iodine leak in Europe

Nobody knows who released the substance, but radioactive iodine has been detected across Europe in recent weeks. EURACTIV’s partner Journal de l’Environnement reports.
Global Europe 27-10-2016

The Brief: Women are better drivers than men, confirms Commission

Brexit 28-07-2016

Resignation of EDF director paves way for Hinkley Point go-ahead

Energy 11-03-2016

EU’s ageing nuclear reactors pose significant safety risks

It isn't just far-off Ukraine that has its worries about nuclear power. 128 nuclear power plants in the EU with an average age of 30.6 years provide food for thought that is much closer to home. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.
Brexit 09-09-2015

Osborne ridiculed over ‘cheap nuclear’ claims

Brexit 16-07-2015

Energy providers sue Commission over Hinkley Point subsidy

Brexit 02-07-2015

Greenpeace, German utilities launch suit against UK nuclear plant

Greenpeace and nine German and Austrian utilities selling renewable energy said on Thursday (2 July) they are launching legal action against state aid for a new British nuclear power plant, which was approved by the European Commission.
Central Europe 18-02-2015

Putin and Orbán contemplate stronger energy ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to continue supplying gas to Hungary on Tuesday (17 February) during a visit to Budapest, cementing the EU member state's growing ties to the Kremlin, as the rest of Europe distances itself from Moscow over its Ukraine policy.
South Stream map [Gazprom]
Central Asia 18-02-2015

Commission wants to vet member states’ energy deals

Energy 13-10-2014

Report: In EU, renewable energy is the first recipient of state aid

The European Commission published a study on Monday (13 October) providing the first full dataset on energy costs and subsidies for the 28 member countries across the different power generation technologies, revealing that the largest share of public intervention in the energy sector has been in favour of solar and on-shore wind energy.
Energy 06-10-2014

Austria will sue if EU regulator clears UK nuclear plant plan

Austria will take the European Commission to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) if the executive approves Britain's plans for €20.4 billion nuclear power plant, a spokesman for the country's chancellor said on Sunday.
Central Asia 25-09-2014

EU turns to Iran as alternative to Russian gas

Plateforme pétrolière en mer Baltique, 2008. [Andrew/Flickr]
Energy 28-05-2014

Commission admission: energy independence has a price

One year after EU leaders adopted measures aimed at bringing down energy prices, the European Commission tabled another blueprint aimed at reducing energy dependence on Russia. But Commission experts admitted that reducing energy dependence would further raise prices.
