Brussels-backed storage schemes could reduce electricity-price spikes and reliance on gas-fired generation—but may also deepen Europe’s dependence on imported batteries, components and raw materials. By Paolo Licandro – 3-minute read Brussels, 3 August 2026 Europe is directing billions of euros towards electricity-storage projects in an effort to integrate renewable generation, stabilise power grids and reduce […]
It was thought that the intense discussions on whether to recognize nuclear power as a green resource would bury the Act. However, twelve nuclear energy-producing countries held firm, and the European Parliament had to accept this inclusion to avoid being responsible for the failure of the energy transition. Ultimately, the Net-Zero Industry Act was approved, […]
Ministers agreed that the energy issue is urgent, but they decided nothing. Gathered in Brussels for an extraordinary meeting, the 27 energy ministers said no to the 5 recipes of the president of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to deal with extraordinary measures on energy. All decisions will be sent as new proposals to […]
