In brief | 7 April '25

International Energy Agency (IEA) - Our latest review of Germany’s energy policies is out now 

Report explores how making Germany's electricity system more efficient & resilient can support the energy transition, while strengthening energy security & economic competitiveness.

Montel - Experts eye French power export curbs to Belgium and Germany

French power export capacity to Germany and Belgium has been reduced by a third since the start of the year, compared with the same period last year, and is down almost a half compared to Q1 2023, analysts and market players told Montel.

Bloomberg - Germany’s Merz has a problem: Can he spend a trillion euros? 

Investment in infrastructure and military isn’t straightforward in a country that often struggles to get things done.

Stephen Stapcynski (Bloomberg) - European gas futures down 20% since Wednesday

Futures are quickly tumbling as Trump’s trade restrictions will slow down the economy and reduce energy demand. Reduced LNG demand in China, the world's top buyer, would theoretically free-up more supply for Europe.

Reuters: EU carbon market emissions drop 5% in 2024, on track for 2030 target

Decrease of emissions regulated under EU's ETS trading system driven by cuts in the power sector.