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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU Clean Industrial Deal: A New Plan to Bring Together Climate Action and Competitiveness

Morgan Lewis on 7/1/2025

The European Union has adopted the Clean Industrial Deal, a roadmap aiming to bring together climate action and competitiveness under one overarching growth strategy for the EU industry. The European Commission released the...more

The Climate Report | Second Quarter 2025

Jones Day on 6/19/2025

Trump Paves Way for Coal Renaissance and Targets State Climate Change Efforts - In early April, President Trump issued several presidential actions to revive the coal industry, including rolling back environmental...more

France’s Nuclear Gamble: Status, Challenges and the Road Ahead

Bracewell LLP on 6/16/2025

France is doubling down on nuclear energy. Once a symbol of national pride and now the backbone of its decarbonized electricity mix, nuclear power is experiencing a full-fledged renaissance in France. After years of...more

The U.K.-EU reset: Key outcomes for defense, energy and the climate transition in the new Strategic Partnership

A&O Shearman on 5/23/2025

The first U.K.-EU summit since Brexit was held in London on May 19, 2025 to reset the relationship for greater mutual benefit. An ambitious Strategic Partnership was agreed to drive progress on a renewed agenda for EU-U.K....more

Upcoming Revisions to EU Carbon Pricing and UK Linkage

White & Case LLP on 5/22/2025

On 19 May 2025, the UK and the EU announced plans to link the EU Emissions Trading System ("ETS") with the UK ETS. Concurrently, the European Commission is preparing for a review of the EU ETS slated for 2026 by launching a...more

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: An Overview of the Current Regulatory Landscape in the UK, EU And USA

Bracewell LLP on 5/22/2025

We have set out below an overview of the current regulatory frameworks governing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the key jurisdictions of the UK, EU and USA. SAF has emerged as a critical component in the global drive...more

The first blooms of spring and a new coalition agreement in Germany Spring fever for the infrastructure and energy sectors?

Hogan Lovells on 5/21/2025

In sync with the German cherry blossom, the new coalition of CDU/CSU (conservative) and SPD (social democrats) published their coalition agreement on 9 April 2025. Following the formal approval of the agreement by the parties...more

How France May Squander Its Nuclear Energy Advantage

Flaster Greenberg PC on 5/12/2025

The global rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the proliferation of data centers, urbanization in emerging markets, and increasingly widespread electrification are all major factors driving the insatiable demand for...more

New German Government Takes Office: Key Developments in ESG and Supply Chain Laws

Latham & Watkins LLP on 4/23/2025

Following the German federal election in February 2025, the new coalition consisting of CDU/CSU and SPD (the Coalition) has reached a coalition agreement, unveiled on April 9, 2025....more

Germany’s upcoming new government – what to expect in the climate and energy sector

A&O Shearman on 4/18/2025

After the German federal government break-up in November 2024 and the new elections in February 2025, the political parties – Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU)/ Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) and Social...more

AI News Roundup – EU announces further AI initiatives, IEA releases report on AI, Energy, and Climate, DOGE uses AI to monitor...

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 4/15/2025

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Germany’s Incoming Government and Its Impacts on Future Energy and Decarbonization Policies in Europe

King & Spalding on 4/14/2025

Talks (Koalitionsverhandlungen) between the centre-right CDU/CSU and centre-left SPD to form a new German government concluded in a coalition agreement reached on April 9, 2025. In our previous coverage of the German...more

What’s Next for Germany’s Energy Future? An Overview of the Just Announced Coalition Agreement

White & Case LLP on 4/11/2025

After the February election, Germany's energy transition is at a critical turning point. With the just announced coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU (Christian Democratic Union) and the SPD (Social Democratic Party),...more

Europe Daily News, 31 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/31/2025

COMPETITION - Agenda for: Working Party on Competition - 10 April 2025 Request for a preliminary ruling from the Augstākā tiesa (Senāts)... of 9 January 2025 – Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldība Vs. Konkurences padome...more

The Climate Report | First Quarter 2025

Jones Day on 3/27/2025

New Carbon Removal Certification Framework in Europe - A voluntary certification framework adopted by the EU aims to enhance the credibility and transparency of carbon removal activities within the EU to support its...more

Europe Daily News, 19 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/25/2025

COMPETITION - Judgment of the Court of 19 March 2025 in Case T-142/23, Ivo Swenters Vs. European Commission Re: Competition - Agreements, decisions and concerted practices - Abuse of a dominant position - Market for the...more

Europe Daily News, 10 March 2025

Mayer Brown on 3/14/2025

COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11835 - ABC Technologies / TI Fluid Systems) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11898 - Sonaca / Govera Inversiones / Aciturri...more

Energy Storage Legislation Updates in the European Union and United Kingdom

Morgan Lewis on 3/10/2025

Discover the evolving policies and regulations of the European Union and United Kingdom, with both issuing landmark legislation in the energy storage. EUROPEAN UNION DEVELOPMENTS EU energy storage initiatives are a key part...more

Europe's Latest Energy Squabble - England Versus Norway

Flaster Greenberg PC on 2/10/2025

Great Britain’s Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shaken up the British political scene since July 2024, including making a priority of a “Net Zero” policy regarding energy generation and use in the United Kingdom. Led...more

Europe Daily News, 17 December 2024

Mayer Brown on 12/18/2024

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11570 - Midea / Arbonia) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11669 - Shell Group / Pavilion)...more

UK Government Publishes 2035 Industrial Strategy to Drive Green Growth and Innovation

Latham & Watkins LLP on 10/25/2024

On 17 October 2024, the UK government published “Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy” (the strategy) for public consultation. The strategy sets out a 10-year roadmap based on goals including driving economic...more

Serbia Signals Dedication to Lithium Mining with EU MoU?

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 8/8/2024

On 19 July 2024, the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Serbia (“Serbia”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) creating a strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric...more

Cadwalader Climate - June 2024 #2

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 6/11/2024

In this week’s edition, we discuss the U.S. government’s proposed guidelines for the ever-controversial voluntary carbon markets. In the EU, ESMA published a report of its findings on greenwashing in the marketing materials...more

Europe Daily News, 27 March 2024

Mayer Brown on 3/28/2024

COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11517 - CKI / CKA / Phoenix Energy) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11084 - SMRP / SAS Autosytemtechnik)...more

Europe Daily News, 25 March 2024

Mayer Brown on 3/26/2024

COMPETITION - Action brought on 5 February 2024 - Coöperatieve Rabobank Vs. Commission - Case T-57/24 Re: annulment of Commission Decision C(2023) 7811 of 22 November 2023 relating to proceedings under Article 101 TFEU and...more

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