Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Sept 12, 2025 - Persistent divisions among member states on the EU's 2040 climate goal might leave the bloc unable to strike a deal before a key UN summit in November, diplomats told AFP on Friday.
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Sept 18, 2025 - The EU agreed on a broad emissions-cutting target on Thursday to bring to a UN conference in Brazil, sparing the bloc potential diplomatic embarrassment but risking its reputation as a climate champion.
Strasbourg, France (AFP) Sept 13, 2023 - The EU aims for a fair and just transition to a carbon-neutral future, balancing the climate change fight with the concerns of business and farmers, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 20, 2023 - EU lawmakers and member states have agreed to ban greenwashing by companies seeking to persuade consumers their products are eco-friendly, climate neutral or biodegradable without substantiating the claims.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 22, 2021 - A looming energy crisis facing Europe overshadowed a meeting of EU ministers on Wednesday, with participants describing the situation - being felt globally - as critical.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 22, 2021 - The European Commission said on Wednesday it is poised to validate short-term temporary measures to tackle the effects of a global energy crisis - while keeping an eye on long-term climate goals.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 11, 2008 - European parliamentarians on Thursday approved EU plans to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent but called for stricter limits to be set on the controversial use of biofuels.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 17, 2012 - The European Commission rejected Monday charges that EU biofuel policy was contributing to soaring food prices but confirmed that it will trim its targets for their use.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 11, 2012 - The European Union plans to trim targets on biofuel use, once seen as a potential source of cheap alternative energy but now widely blamed for soaring food prices, according to a draft proposal.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 16, 2020 - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed Wednesday that Europe would lead the global search for a coronavirus vaccine while rebuilding its shattered economy with a green recovery plan.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 16, 2020 - The European Commission will propose cutting emissions in Europe by 55 percent by 2030 in response to the climate emergency, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
Sopot, Poland (AFP) Sept 2, 2011 - The European Union on Friday adopted a ban on crude oil imports from Syria as ministers from the 27-nation bloc looked to tighten the screws on the Assad regime at a gathering in Poland.
United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 25, 2018 - The European Union said Monday its members would set up a payment system to allow oil companies and businesses to continue trading with Iran in a bid to evade sanctions after the US withdrew from a nuclear agreement.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 18, 2009 - EU nations on Friday agreed on what industry sectors to help if they face a problem of companies moving outside the bloc to escape stricter European rules on tackling climate change.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 18, 2021 - The European Union and the United States on Saturday called on more nations to join a pledge to slash methane gas emissions and cut warming by at least 0.2 degrees Celsius by 2050.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 19, 2012 - European lawmakers want tough regulation of shale oil and gas exploration and member states should be cautious as they proceed, especially over 'fracking' recovery systems, a statement said on Wednesday.
