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Alice Hancock covers energy and climate policy in Brussels for the FT, as well as the European Parliament. She was previously leisure industries reporter based in London reporting on hospitality, tourism and leisure during Covid. Before joining the FT, Alice was the staff writer and online editor for Homes & Antiques.
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  • Saturday, 26 November, 2022
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    Climate change summit turned into a ‘trade fair’

  • Friday, 25 November, 2022
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    Luxembourg ex-finance minister on track to run eurozone bailout fund Premium content

    Plans to appoint next chief of European Stability Fund set to be agreed upon today

  • Thursday, 24 November, 2022
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    Spain pushes ahead with windfall tax on banks and energy groups

    Congress approves move despite concerns of international institutions

  • Thursday, 24 November, 2022
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    Brussels faces revolt over energy crisis plan unless it revises gas cap

    Several EU countries threaten to veto wider package after ‘heated’ emergency meeting

  • Wednesday, 23 November, 2022
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    Energy traders would be hit with additional margin payments, warns exchanges operator

  • Tuesday, 22 November, 2022
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    EU’s proposed cap on gas prices labelled ‘a joke non-cap’

    Member states in favour of move say level of €275 per megawatt hour is far too high

  • Monday, 21 November, 2022
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    Europe’s gas traders and exchanges warn of futures cap risks

    EU plans to set limit for the most widely used contract in an effort to calm markets

  • Monday, 21 November, 2022
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    EU faltering in international talks against fossil fuels Premium content

    Energy Charter Treaty reform to be delayed amid member state rebellion

  • Friday, 18 November, 2022
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    EU sceptical about a climate agreement in Egypt Premium content

    COP27 climate conference has pitted low- and high-income countries against each other

  • Wednesday, 16 November, 2022
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    Lithuania’s prime minister throws hat into ring for Nato succession Premium content

    Ingrida Šimonytė joins crowded field for the military alliance’s top job

  • Friday, 11 November, 2022
    Europe Express
    EU waters down its buy-local defence push Premium content

    New draft could permit subsidies for US weapons purchases

  • Thursday, 10 November, 2022
    Climate change
    EU proposes curbs on brake pad pollution to reduce auto emissions

    New rules focus on post-combustion engine future but are labelled weak by environmental campaigners

  • Thursday, 10 November, 2022
    Europe Express
    EU struggles to save face at COP27 Premium content

    Green Deal hobbled by efforts to postpone key legislation

  • Wednesday, 9 November, 2022
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    Brussels must do more to tackle EU energy crisis, says Czech minister

    Jozef Síkela warns lack of action risks economic damage that would undermine support for Ukraine

  • Tuesday, 8 November, 2022
    Europe Express
    EU gas price cap ‘agreement’ starts unravelling Premium content

    Some capitals want to block other energy measures until cap details are tabled

  • Friday, 4 November, 2022
    Germany
    Germany risks breaking gas funds pledge made at UN climate summit

    Chancellor Olaf Scholz considers support for new fossil fuel developments

  • Friday, 4 November, 2022
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    EU seeks to sell carbon permits to pay for tax administrators Premium content

    Proposal likely to run into resistance in some capitals

  • Thursday, 3 November, 2022
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    Italy’s leader looks to mend EU fences in visit to Brussels Premium content

    Giorgia Meloni has toned down her anti-EU rhetoric since becoming prime minister

  • Monday, 31 October, 2022
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    Search for more ‘representative’ way to track prices to reflect replaced Russian gas proves tricky

  • Monday, 31 October, 2022
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    Why Ukraine tariffs cause friction in EU-US talks Premium content

    Brussels has lifted all its levies on Ukrainian imports but Washington is wary of following suit

  • Friday, 28 October, 2022
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    Why EU officials flag risk of Ukraine weapons being trafficked Premium content

    Home affairs commissioner draws comparison to former Yugoslavia

  • Thursday, 27 October, 2022
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    EU risks undermining climate goals with focus on energy prices

    Divide opens up among bloc members after compromise on buildings’ efficiency measures

  • Wednesday, 26 October, 2022
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    Pharma and cosmetics groups targeted by tougher EU water rules

    Clean regulations hardened to require manufacturers to pay for pollution

  • Tuesday, 25 October, 2022
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    EU struggles to avoid COP-out on climate goals Premium content

    Some countries have concerns about energy crisis adding costs to green transition

  • Monday, 24 October, 2022
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    EU’s long road to capping energy prices Premium content

    Leaders’ agreement will still take weeks to translate into concrete measures

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