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Image for Volkswagen welcomes EU move to drop combustion engine ban
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Volkswagen welcomes EU move to drop combustion engine ban

FRANKFURT, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Volkswagen, Europe's largest automaker, on Tuesday said an EU proposal...

16th December, 2025

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Auto sector divided as EU unveils plans to undo 2035 combustion engine ban

Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Tuesday made public proposals that reverse an effectiv...

16th December, 2025

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Italy's offshore wind push languishes, putting climate goals at risk

ROME, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Italian plans to harness offshore wind energy are grinding to a halt, putti...

16th December, 2025

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New Czech government signals tough stance on migration, EU emissions rules

PRAGUE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The new Czech government, in its first full meeting on Tuesday, rejected...

16th December, 2025

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What's in the European Commission's proposals to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban? 

Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Tuesday made public proposals that reverse an effectiv...

16th December, 2025

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Exclusive-Swiss firm Barry Callebaut eyes separating cocoa division amid price volatility, sources say

By Amy-Jo Crowley, Andres Gonzalez and Oliver Hirt LONDON/ZURICH, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The world’s big...

16th December, 2025

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Shell greenlights US Gulf waterflood project to boost oil recovery

LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Oil major Shell has taken a final investment decision on a waterflood pro...

16th December, 2025

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Swedish greenhouse gas emissions on rise again after government relaxes fuels policy, data shows

STOCKHOLM, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Sweden's greenhouse gas emissions rose 7% in 2024, reversing a downtre...

16th December, 2025

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Sonnedix wins contracts for 805 MW of solar capacity in Italy

MILAN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - JP Morgan-backed renewable energy company Sonnedix has secured contracts f...

16th December, 2025

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EU Parliament approves deal to weaken corporate sustainability laws

BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Parliament gave its formal approval on Tuesday to scale ba...

16th December, 2025

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Europe's leaders and laggards in electric vehicle sales

LONDON/STOCKHOLM, Dec 16 (Reuters) - As the European Union has looked to push carmakers towards elec...

16th December, 2025

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EU to widen carbon border levy to close loopholes on polluting goods, draft shows

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Union plans to expand its upcoming carbon b...

16th December, 2025