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Regulatory sandboxes in spotlight to boost EU’s competitiveness May 08, 2025 | Jean Comte

The European Commission has asked EU member states to send details of every regulatory sandbox set up at national level. The exercise, which will close on June 30, aims to give a better overview of those schem... (more story)

EU 'omnibus' law to ease corporate reporting still needs tweaks, governments say May 07, 2025 | Jean Comte and Oscar Pandiello

A draft "omnibus" EU directive supposed to simplify reporting requirements for companies is still dividing member states negotiating their stance on it. They have not reached a final agreement on it, and sever... (more story)

Recycled plastic requirements for new vehicles in EU create trade clash May 07, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello

New rules on recycling plastic waste from end-of-life vehicles have sparked a clash between Germany and France, which are divided over environmental standards for EU and non-EU recyclers, MLex has learned. Fra... (more story)

Barclays, StanChart urged by investors to set green finance targets May 06, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

UK lenders Barclays and Standard Chartered have been urged to set green finance targets, amid concerns that the financial services sector is not supporting the renewable power sector through green lending. The... (more story)

US Fed Governor Bowman’s comments on climate change draw chilly response May 06, 2025 | Neil Roland

US Fed Governor Michelle Bowman’s about-face from the Biden administration’s climate change policy-making drew a chilly response in some quarters. But it didn’t keep her nomination as the Fed’s top regulator f... (more story)

Imported Russian uranium to face trade measures, EU Commission says May 06, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

Europe’s nuclear sector should gradually reduce its dependence on Russia for nuclear materials, spare parts and fuel cycle services, said the EU executive body in a roadmap published today. Trade measures, “mo... (more story)

Constellation received second request from US DOJ on Calpine buy May 06, 2025 | Ilana Kowarski

Power company Constellation Energy’s proposed acquisition of rival Calpine Corp. has elicited a second request from the US Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, Constellation’s CEO announced today.

Energy companies should phase out Russian gas, oil by 2027, says EU Commission May 06, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

EU energy companies should phase out Russian LNG and pipeline gas imports in a two-step approach, the European Commission said. All new contracts for Russian LNG and pipeline gas, along with existing short-ter... (more story)

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LNG, hydrogen, biomethane vie with low-carbon sources to fill EU's gas gap May 05, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

The EU is hours away from unveiling its plan to phase out Russia’s natural gas imports, prompting debate over which alternative will fill the gap. While higher LNG imports from multiple suppliers may offer an ... (more story)

EU renewable power system’s need for flexibility laid bare by Iberian blackout May 02, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

Can renewable energy sources be trusted to keep the lights on in Europe? The question has become urgent after this week's unprecedented blackouts in Spain and Portugal. Politicians both blamed and defended win... (more story)

US faces crunch to secure critical minerals May 01, 2025 | Bradley Dress

The US is accelerating efforts to secure more critical minerals as a bitter trade war and other constraints are sparking concerns about supply chain security in Washington. 

If UK banks don't meet climate-risk expectations, could binding rules follow? April 30, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

UK banks and insurers received updated climate-risk guidance from the Bank of England's supervisory arm today, just as the UK government itself was being dressed down for being unprepared to face climate chang... (more story)

Constellation, Calpine deal draws opposition from states as US FERC vets merger April 01, 2025 | Ilana Kowarski

Power company Constellation Energy's proposed acquisition of rival Calpine Corp. has drawn protests from the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel and the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate despite the mer... (more story)

US FTC noncompete rule in jeopardy, but labor restraints remain risky March 13, 2025 | Chris May and Clayton Vickers

A pause on US Federal Trade Commission litigation defending a controversial nationwide ban of noncompete agreements, alongside a new agency labor antitrust task force, has offered a mixed bag for employers try... (more story)

FERC data center debate offers early test of Trump administration agency process March 05, 2025 | Emma Whitford

A debate that could influence the way power-hungry data centers access energy from the mid-Atlantic to Chicago and beyond is currently playing out at the US Federal Energy Regulation Commission. It may also be... (more story)

Businesses toasting EU simplification drive could see lawmakers crash the party February 26, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello and Jean Comte

The European Commission unveiled today its first “omnibus” legislative text aimed at cutting administrative costs for companies. But the proposal might face difficulties during the scrutiny process as member s... (more story)