Italians and Czechs push Brussels to ease green rules as energy crisis hits industry Rome and Prague have joined forces to protect industry ahead of the EU leaders' summit in Brussels next week. Euronews · 16h ago
Five EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon costs for industry Austria and four Central European countries want more flexibility in the EU carbon market, warning high decarbonisation costs risk driving investment and production overseas. Euronews · Sep 24
How does unthinkable policy become inevitable? The ‘Overton window’ is one possible answer Not that long ago, Australians owned many public enterprises and lived behind high tariff walls. The country ran on cheap coal-fired power. A pro-China foreign policy and a large, bipartisan migration program worked to the country’s benefit. The Conversation · Sep 15
US sanctions leave Iranian students scrambling to take English exams abroad US sanctions have suspended essential English proficiency exams within Iran. Many Iranian students now face significant financial burdens to take these tests abroad. The rial's depreciation and high inflation further complicate affordability for aspiring scholars. Officials condemn the sanctions, calling them an attack on all Iranian citizens. Students are exploring… The Economic Times · Sep 8
'Climate policy must survive, because we want to survive in Europe,' EU Commission says Europe cannot afford to choose between climate policy and competitiveness or security, a senior EU official said. Euronews · Sep 2
Why is NZ spending far more on responding to climate disasters than on reducing future risk? New Zealand is not on track to adapt to growing climate risks, nor is it cutting emissions quickly enough, according to the latest reports issued by the Climate Change Commission. The Conversation · Aug 19
Explainer: What's the EU's carbon market, and why does it matter? The European Commission proposed revising the bloc's major climate policy, the Emissions Trading System (ETS), on 17 July. Euronews explains what the ETS is, why it is being revised and why it has become an incredibly polarising topic on the EU agenda. Euronews · Aug 18
‘A Trojan horse’: Inside the EU’s 'weakened' plan that could put the brakes on carbon emission cuts Proposed reforms to the bloc’s emissions trading system (ETS) have been described as a “gift to polluters”. Euronews · Jul 20
Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’ European Commission proposal to overhaul emissions trading system would give companies less demanding pathway to reductions The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
International flights set to pay carbon costs under EU's carbon market review from 2029 Under the European Union's revised carbon market rules, international flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be required to pay for their CO2 emissions starting in 2029. Euronews · Jul 17
EU plans biggest carbon market overhaul: What's changing and why it matters The European Union plans significant changes to its carbon trading system. These revisions aim to balance climate targets with industrial competitiveness concerns. Free carbon permits will be extended for industries, and emissions limits will tighten slower. Financial support will link more closely to clean technology investments. Negotiations between member states… The Economic Times · Jul 17
EPP pushes to soften EU carbon market reforms in bid to shield industry The largest political group in the European Parliament has urged the Commission to extend free carbon allowances for some industry sectors beyond 2030, according to a document seen by Euronews. Euronews · Jul 1
ISO launches draft standard for net zero framework In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Ballotpedia · Jun 24
'Europe should evolve its carbon market, not dilute it,' investors say A group of investors managing €11.4 trillion in funds are advocating for complementary industrial policies such as grids, electrification and clean tech financing, reflecting a broader shift in European climate policy from setting targets toward managing industrial transformation. Euronews · Jun 10
Euronews · Jun 5 European aviation sector warns Brussels climate targets could cause 'international backlash' With a key revision of the European Union's Emissions Trading System due on 15 July, an open letter pleads with legislators to consider how carbon emissions should be calculated and managed internationally.
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Euronews · May 29 Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon market pressure on industry Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according to a document seen by Euronews.
Euronews · May 28 Brussels faces backlash over carbon trading system as production costs soar Several EU countries argue that planned cuts to free emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System are too severe and do not reflect the technological limits faced by sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium.
Fortune · Apr 15 This CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard—and it will cost only $10,000 to attend Khan Academy CEO Sal Khan is reinventing college with an AI-focused bachelor’s degree program, built with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey, for under $10K.
Euronews · Mar 23 EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter. The European Commission also told member states to refill below the 90% level set by law in 2022.
The Economic Times · Mar 11 98% Indian employers say assessing English while hiring improves workplace efficiency: Report Indian HR leaders highlight the critical need for improved English assessments in hiring. They believe better English skills boost organizational efficiency and that AI cannot compensate for language gaps. English proficiency is seen as more important now, with a lack of it creating a competitive disadvantage.
Euronews · Mar 6 Seven EU ministers ask Commission to keep rules on energy pricing and invest more in clean power Energy ministers from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal are concerned that the EU executive might change market rules, claiming the decision would undermine investments in clean power. Fears for the future of the bloc's carbon market are also growing.
Euronews · Feb 26 Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension.
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Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025 Starmer and Von der Leyen agree on need for rapid progress on Brexit reset deal They agreed formal talks would begin on food and drink and emissions trading deals.