
Regulations & Markets
Iran war drives Big Oil profits as crude prices surge
The war in Iran has sent global oil prices soaring by more than 50%, boosting Big Oil profits as Europe's energy costs rise and calls for windfall…
Erminia Voccia•10 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
US diesel export ban threat puts…
Europe faces a new energy supply risk as Donald Trump considers a…
Erminia Voccia•6 October 2026

Climate & Environment
Climate change exposes nuclear power’s reliability…
Europe’s nuclear power plants are increasingly being tested by rising temperatures, drought…
Erminia Voccia•10 September 2026

Regulations & Markets
Global conflicts drive up plastic prices
Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, are causing significant disruptions…
Erminia Voccia•30 March 2026

Energy
EU leaders tackle soaring energy costs amid Middle East conflict
EU leaders have called for temporary measures to mitigate the impact of the surge in energy…
Erminia Voccia•26 March 2026

Energy
Pedro Sanchez: Spain’s renewable push stabilizes energy prices
Pedro Sanchez states that Spain's significant renewable energy deployment has insulated it from high gas prices,…
Erminia Voccia•25 March 2026

Regulations & Markets
EU considers carbon market intervention amid high energy costs and the war…
Europe's carbon price dropped over 5% after the EU Commission president announced potential emission permit increases…
Erminia Voccia•23 March 2026

Energy
Strategic roadmap for AI in the energy sector: Europe’s smart grid vision
The ISGAN Executive Committee met in Rome to preview the European Commission's Strategic Roadmap on digitalization…
Erminia Voccia•18 March 2026

Regulations & Markets
The rise of the UK Green Party: Labour’s vulnerability to a challenge…
The UK Green Party is gaining momentum, breaking the traditional Labour–Conservative dominance and exposing vulnerabilities in…
Erminia Voccia•17 March 2026

Climate & Environment
EU Commission ignores anti-PFAS movements
For the third time, anti-PFAS movements were denied a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, prompting…
Erminia Voccia•16 March 2026

Energy
EU nations warn against overhauling electricity market amid high energy prices
Seven EU member states have cautioned the European Commission against altering the electricity market design. They…
Erminia Voccia•13 March 2026

Regulations & Markets
How ‘Buy European’ is boosting the EU’s green industrial future
The Industrial Accelerator Act, known as 'Buy European', is strengthening the EU's industrial base by targeting…
Erminia Voccia•13 March 2026

Energy
Europe’s industrial energy crisis: policy options emerge amidst global competition
The EU faces intense pressure to address soaring industrial energy costs, exploring short-term solutions like reviewing…
Erminia Voccia•13 March 2026

Agrifood
New reference material strengthens cereulide detection in food safety
A new certified reference material developed by the European Commission Joint Research Centre aims to improve…
Erminia Voccia•5 March 2026

Regulations & Markets
Industrial Accelerator Act: EU proposes “buy-European” rules for clean technologies
The European Commission has unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act, a proposal designed to boost demand for…
