In brief | 04 February ‘26
Reuters: Germany takes 25.1% stake in grid company Tennet for €3.3 billion
The deal marks a significant step in the German government's attempts to assert more influence over high‑voltage grids, the backbone of the country's energy supply.
EU Commission: EU sets world’s first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals
The EU said it is setting clear rules and creating new opportunities for climate innovation, investments in carbon removal technologies and addressing greenwashing.
EEA: European survey finds citizens concerned about heat and ability to cope with climate change
Many citizens say they are underprepared to deal with the increasing frequency and magnitude of heatwaves, flooding, or water shortages in their own homes.
Open letter warns that continued dependence on fossil fuels exposes countries to price shocks, conflict and coercion, arguing that a science-based transition is essential not only for climate goals but for economic resilience and political stability.