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EU countries fail again to reach deal on power-market reform

European Union countries failed again to strike a deal on the reform of Europe's electricity market on Friday, with states still at odds over potential new state aid for power plants, diplomatic sources said.

read more... 04/07/2023

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EU countries eye tighter subsidies in hunt for energy market deal

European Union countries are considering stricter limits on state aid for power plants in an upcoming revamp of Europe's electricity market, after disagreements between Germany and France over the issue sunk a deal last week.

read more... 03/07/2023

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EU renewable energy law clears first vote after French nuclear assurances

A European Parliament committee on Wednesday backed new EU renewable energy targets, but criticised last-minute changes offering France and other countries possible carve-outs for ammonia plants and greater recognition of nuclear energy.

read more... 30/06/2023

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Spain’s election frontrunners plan U-turn in nuclear power phase-out

The future of Spain's nuclear power industry hinges on next month's election, with the opposition party that now leads the polls campaigning to extend the use of the plants that the government wants to start closing from 2027.

read more... 27/06/2023

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Swedish parliament passes new energy target, easing way for new nuclear power

Sweden's parliament on Tuesday adopted a new energy target, giving the right-wing government the green light to push forward with plans to build new nuclear plants in a country that voted 40 years ago to phase out atomic power.

read more... 21/06/2023

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