In brief | 15 April ‘26

Reuters: Germany must brace for prolonged Iran war energy shock, says finance minister 

Crisis is once again showing that country must become more independent, more crisis-proof and more resilient, minister Klingbeil says.

University of Würzburg: How Germany is becoming less dependent on fossil fuels 

Government relief measures can help in the short term during energy crises, but at the same time they can reinforce dependence on fossil fuel imports and slow down the energy transition.

Hydrogen Europe: European industrial leaders join forces to accelerate clean hydrogen deployment 

European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen & Derivatives to push for greater industrial competitiveness and energy independence.

ESYS: Geological hydrogen - an overlooked energy source? 

With development of "green" and "blue" hydrogen taking more time than expected, German researchers discuss natural hydrogen's potential.

ECA: EU auditors question the set-up and impact of the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund 

In current form, financial management of fund designed to provide financial support for European companies at risk of carbon leakage, while preserving the EU’s decarbonisation efforts, would not be sound, auditors say.

Time: Péter Magyar's win could open a new window for climate action in Hungary

Election winner hasn’t said much on climate action, but willingness to engage with EU presents new opportunities for the country to reduce emissions and invest in clean energy.

The Guardian: Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power 

With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant.

Bloomberg: Turkey demands decisive climate action ahead of new global talks 

World entering "decisive period" for future of climate action, environment minister Murat Kurum says in letter outlining plans for COP31.