In brief | 16 June ‘26

Bloomberg: EU nations approve carbon benchmarks for handout of free permits

New carbon efficiency benchmarks determine how many free permits facilities covered by the EU ETS will get in 2026-2030.

Reuters: Germany's RWI institute expects weaker economic recovery as energy shock lifts inflation

Economy expected to grow by 0.8 percent in both 2026 and 2027, as resilient industrial activity offsets only ‌part of the drag from Iran war.

Euronews: Spain’s renewables revolution is paying off - Electricity bills are lower despite energy crisis

Renewables have reduced the influence of fossil fuels on the electricity price by 75 percent since 2019.

Germany Trade & Invest: Large-scale investments are accelerating the energy transition in Germany's public transport sector

Operators are electrifying their fleets and shifting to automated processes, creating a fast-growing market, says government marketing agency GTAI.

Bruegel: Planning for the rising fiscal costs of climate disasters

Low insurance coverage is turning EU governments into disaster insurers of last resort, strengthening the case for prevention and adaptation finance.

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In brief | 16 June ‘26

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