In brief | 27 May '25

ECB: The European economy is not drought-proof 

The degradation of natural ecosystems slows growth and leads to financial instability. Water scarcity, natural flood protection and water quality are most critical.

Euractiv: Europe’s next climate target may already have been agreed in Berlin 

EU considering allowing member states to use carbon capture technologies, carbon credits to reach 90 percent emissions cut by 2040.

Offshore-Energy: Boost for Germany’s energy security comes with third LNG terminal up and running 

Commissioning activities began at Wilhelmshaven 2 terminal, said to be one of Europe’s most strategically important energy hubs.

Recharge News: Don't deploy military kit at offshore wind farms, warns industry chief

Wind farms at sea should remain civilian, head of German offshore wind group BWO says.

Bloomberg: French inflation eases to lowest rate since 2020 on energy 

Price growth was restrained in May by an 8.1% annual drop in energy costs.

The Conversation: Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century 

We may avoid the worst climate scenarios – but the outlook is still dire, researcher says.