Transatlantic Energy Pact: Promise or Political Theatre? A Closer Look at the $750 Billion EU–U.S. Deal

Jul 29, 2025 | European Energy Markets, Other

In a landmark move hailed as a breakthrough in transatlantic trade relations, the European Union and the United States have signed a far-reaching agreement aimed at deepening energy and economic cooperation. At the heart of the deal is an ambitious commitment from the...

European Commission Activates Customs Surveillance on Metal Scrap Trade

Jul 29, 2025 | Other

The European Commission has kicked off a customs surveillance system tracking the import and export of metal scrap—specifically ferrous waste and scrap (including steel), aluminium, and copper—into and out of the EU. This initiative, launched today, forms a central...

Europe’s Next Budget Taps Carbon Market Revenues: CBAM and ETS at the Core of EU 2028–2034 Financing

Jul 22, 2025 | Other

The European Commission’s proposal for the EU Budget 2028–2034 marks a significant shift in how the Union will fund its future priorities. In an era of mounting climate urgency and shifting geopolitical landscapes, Brussels is redefining its financial strategy by...

Saudi Arabia and Europe Forge Strategic Alliance to Export Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy

Jul 21, 2025 | Other

In a major step toward global decarbonization and energy integration, Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed a series of strategic agreements with key European governments and energy players to develop a green hydrogen and renewable energy export value chain. The deals,...

EU Proposes ETS Linking with the UK: CBAM Exemption Officially Drafted

Jul 18, 2025 | Other

In a major development for climate policy and trade, the European Commission has officially proposed a Council Recommendation to initiate formal negotiations with the United Kingdom on linking the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) with the UK ETS. The...

Brussels Debate: Should Indirect Emissions Be Included in CBAM for Aluminium?

Jul 16, 2025 | Other

A discussion is currently taking place in Brussels regarding the exclusion of indirect emissions (Scope 2) for regulated aluminium products and materials under the CBAM regulation. Some stakeholders are proposing that those emissions should ultimately be included in...