In brief | 14 May '25

Bloomberg: Merz risks coalition spat with call to scrap EU supply-chain law

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, reiterated a call for the European Union to scrap rules designed to make companies pursue sustainable policies in their supply chains, doubling down on a position that risks igniting conflict with his Social Democrat coalition partners.

Bloomberg: Poland expects EU to allow global carbon credits in climate law

The EU will likely recognise international carbon offsets under its framework to reduce 90% of net emissions by 2040, Polish deputy energy minister Chris Bolesta told Bloomberg.

European Commission: Commission simplifies Common Agricultural Policy to support farmers and enhance competitiveness

The European Commission presented a large package of measures targeting the administrative burden, controls, implementation, crisis response and investment needs of farmers.

Reuters: EU riles nuclear industry with delay to 'low-carbon' hydrogen rules

European Union draft plans to wait until 2028 to classify hydrogen produced from nuclear power as a "low carbon" fuel, risk knee-capping the market for the nascent energy source, Europe's nuclear industry has said.

European Parliament: MEPs push for more coordination and resilience in European electricity grids

MEPs from the Industry, Research and Energy Committee put forward ways to modernise Europe's electricity grid infrastructure to accommodate the growing demand for renewable energy, ensure a resilient decarbonised electricity system, and support the EU's energy goals.

AFP: Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in Denmark

Europe's largest "green" methanol plant opened in Denmark on Tuesday, boosting the continent's emissions reduction efforts, with customers ranging from toymaker Lego to pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk.

FT: Denmark eyes lifting of 40-year ban on nuclear power

Copenhagen will examine pros and cons of using small modular reactors to balance renewables in its energy mix.