Add this topic to your myFT Digest for news straight to your inbox
Brussels’ proposal is central to European goal of channelling billions of euros into green investments
European Commission paves way for investments despite concerns over toxic waste and methane emissions
Brussels tells MEPs that such moves could risk challenges by trade partners
Mario Draghi and Emmanuel Macron write in FT they want deficit rules to allow bloc to tackle long-term challenges
Commission makes pitch for fresh revenue streams from member states to repay pandemic recovery fund debts
Bars, restaurants, many shops, cinemas, and gyms will close until at least mid-January
Discussions about upcoming green finance and carbon prices end in disagreement during last summit of the year
Member states feeling pressure from gas supply crunch complain about emissions trading system
Options under consideration include cutting Russia from Swift international payments system
Four-party coalition pledges to invest in tackling climate change, housing shortages, education and healthcare
Bloc wants to end reliance on suppliers such as Russia in effort to meet greenhouse gas targets
French EU presidency seeks to wrap up digital regulations in the first half of 2022
European Commission set to propose common gas storage and purchase tools tomorrow
The American-Pakistani activist’s polemic against well-meaning western ‘woke’ women is sure to polarise opinion
New variant’s impact on the vaccinated is still unclear
Efforts to limit spread around world with travel bans and quarantines prompt South African anger
Three-party coalition agreement pledges some progress on climate goals and banking union
Companies must contend with changing public mood that favours tighter tax rules and robust climate action
European Commission flags budget risks in high-debt economies
Plus, growth of ESG data revenue invites fresh scrutiny and government institutions hit with climate-related litigation
Patchwork of national rules emerges on booster shots and validity of vaccination
Preliminary letters sent to Warsaw and Budapest mean no further action expected this year
Letters to Warsaw and Budapest are informal step towards a decision on whether to hold back EU funds
New competition rulebook likely to incentivise state aid for green technologies and products
Draft law would bar six commodities produced in at-risk areas from sale in single market
International Edition