In brief | 5 March ‘26

Reuters: Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says 

"Perhaps it would be more profitable for us to stop supplying the European market right now", he said with view to EU decision to stop purchases of Russian gas by late 2027.

ECFR: The electric endgame - Europe’s clean path out of vassalage 

Policy brief argues recent EU moves to dilute climate regulation and prioritise short-term competitiveness could cause long-term damage.

Solar Power Europe: Industrial Accelerator Act marks new era for solar manufacturing in Europe 

Deal means "a watershed moment for industrial policy in Europe," industry lobby group says.

Politico: Why the EU’s new Industry Accelerator Act is climate policy in disguise 

The IAA’s green ambitions have flown under the radar — even though they are central to the bill.

Bloomberg: Barclays says power grid congestion risks ‘stranded’ renewables 

In an age dominated by war, inflation and AI, investors may be underestimating the risks now associated with renewable energy assets, bankers say.

Bloomberg: China sets cautious climate target as carbon deadline looms 

World’s top polluter frustrates hopes for tighter policy that would accelerate the nation’s work to curb emissions.