08 March 2026
Italy’s dependence on gas leaves it exposed to price shocks from crises like the Iran war. In response, the government has decided to delay its coal phase-out to 2038. Italy’s coal capacity is limited, much of it is on standby or ageing, and reactivation would be costly and slow. The move is more political signaling than actual intention to bring coal back.
09 July 2026
Istanbul, 9 July, 2026 — After years of legal challenges and protests, a Turkish court annulled yesterday the Environmental Impact […]
01 July 2026
Brussels/Berlin, 1 July 2026 – Seven out of ten European citizens (72%), including those voting for parties often portrayed as […]
23 June 2026
Capacity markets exploit weak oversight, awarding €14bn to fossil fuels companies since 2025
Belgium, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, and Poland, continue to support gas plants through subsidies financed in levies on energy bills […]
23 June 2026
Energy market “Wild West”: European capacity mechanism 2026 state of play
The recent energy price spike has once again highlighted that dependence on burning gas for power is a risky approach. […]
