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Conservative chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz railed against the climate policies of the left-leaning parties he’ll likely have to govern with.

EU plans to hike airlines’ green taxes are “complete bullshit,” says lobby chief Willie Walsh.

Wopke Hoekstra vows to keep EU climate targets despite Trump and populist pushback, but admits Europe can’t go it alone.

The European Commission hopes capitalism can help solve the biodiversity crisis. Britain might have the answer.

Countries are gathering in Colombia to discuss ways to finance the global fight to halt biodiversity loss.

A draft joint statement seen by POLITICO shows Gulf states rejecting a unified call to cease aid for Russia and crack down on sanctions evasion.

The industry has had enough of new regulations to reduce emissions. Now it wants the money to do so.

After a spate of bad news involving giants like Volkswagen and Intel, the mood in Germany has turned gloomy.

Wizz Air’s eye-opening announcement ignites debate about rewarding passengers who fly more.

Diederik Samsom, a former top aide to Frans Timmermans, will join Gasunie supervisory board next month.

The EU looks to set rules that cover short-haul flights but for now exempt long-haul — angering discount airlines that largely fly the former.

Lufthansa and Ryanair fight over fate of ETS on long-haul flights.

Chinese companies have a third of Europe’s e-bus market and local bus makers want the EU to get involved.

The Commission has given 20 airlines a 30-day ultimatum to correct their claims. Here’s why.

Hydrogen could help make flying greener, but switching away from fossil fuels poses some hefty challenges.

Stuart is defending a 20,000 Conservative majority at the next election.

“The market should then decide what is economical and what consumers want, not politicians and civil servants,” finance minister said.

Ukrainian steel and iron firms need EU buyers more than ever. But a looming EU tax in 2026 will cost them millions if rapid changes aren’t made.

A carbon pricing crash is stripping the EU of revenue to fund climate-friendly projects, even if analysts expect an eventual rebound.

The shift is a win for European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who championed the landmark green policy even as some political allies opposed it.

A 28-country guide to how climate policies are splitting Europe.

Fewer steaks, a carbon Nutri-Score on food labels, bikeshares galore, and incentives to downsize once your kids move out.

The realpolitik decision could benefit the planet — and give polluters an excuse to not cut carbon.

A business-friendly ‘Industrial Deal’ is gaining adherents as EU election approaches and anxiety over climate policy rises.