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Europe’s not ready for a hotter world
The Continent has a lot of work to do to heat-proof its cities, infrastructure — and mentality. → Read More
Europe’s big dry
An ‘unprecedented’ drought grips much of the Continent with worse to come. → Read More
Gas crisis in one EU country would swiftly spread, Dutch minister warns
Rob Jetten also says that boosting supply from the controversial Groningen field would be the ‘last resort.’ → Read More
The G7 wants to dump natural gas
Rich countries sent mixed messages on everything from investing in fossil fuels to ending coal and beefing up climate finance. → Read More
Shell consultant quits, says company causes ‘extreme harm’ to planet
Oil giant’s expansion plan prompted resignation email accusing firm of dismissing climate risks. → Read More
EU climate legislation faces a divided Parliament
Majorities for raising or even maintaining the ambition of the Fit for 55 package look fragile. → Read More
Why Germany won’t give up on giving up nuclear
Technical, legal, political and cultural hurdles mean Berlin doesn’t see nuclear as a solution to the current crisis. → Read More
Climate’s ‘messy moment’ as countries hunt for oil and gas to replace Russian imports
Short-term solutions to the supply crunch caused by the Russian invasion risk undermining green ambitions. → Read More
Orbán emerges as the loudest opponent of EU sanctions on Russian oil
Germany is increasingly willing to move on oil, but a ban could still be ‘weeks’ away. → Read More
Greenpeace chief: German government is place to ‘make biggest difference’
Jennifer Morgan will become Germany’s climate envoy. → Read More
Meet Germany’s new government
Olaf Scholz’s Cabinet includes a Spanish-speaking spin doctor and an electronic music-making justice chief. → Read More
COP26’s key task: Stamping out climate cheating
The technical Paris rulebook negotiations could strengthen accountability — or undermine global efforts. → Read More
Soaring power prices drive anxiety over EU climate plans
Concerns about a ‘bloody hard’ energy transition dominated climate debate in the European Parliament. → Read More
EU NGOs to boycott media events sponsored by fossil fuel firms
The outlets targeted include POLITICO Europe. → Read More
Europe must step up on defense, German Greens leader says
Annalena Baerbock signals openness to higher defense spending but sounds skeptical on NATO target. → Read More
Russian troops arrive in Nagorno-Karabakh following cease-fire deal
Under the agreement, Armenia surrenders territory to Azerbaijan. → Read More
At least 8 dead after earthquake hits Aegean Sea
The tremor triggered a small tsunami that flooded parts of Turkey’s Izmir province and the Greek island of Samos. → Read More
The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict explained
What you need to know about the deadly clashes over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. → Read More
First prayers held at Hagia Sophia after reconversion to mosque
Turkish President Erdoğan recited from the Quran while thousands gathered in Istanbul to mark the occasion. → Read More
POLITICO Coronavirus Daily Update
A daily roundup of all POLITICO’s coronavirus coverage. By Zia Weise COVID SNIFFER DOGS: British researchers today announced they are starting trials to see whether specially-trained “covid dogs” can detect coronavirus infections in humans even before symptoms appear. The U.K. government is supporting the trials with £500,000 in funding. Welcome to POLITICO’s Coronavirus Daily Update. I’m Zia… → Read More