In brief | 7 September ‘26

DeSmog: Far-right win could ‘rupture’ profitable renewables push in east Germany – experts

Victory in this weekend’s landmark election could see Alternative for Germany (AfD) stall a lucrative wind and solar drive in Saxony-Anhalt.

The Guardian: Far-right AfD win in Germany is ‘grave moment’ for Europe, politicians warn

Mainstream politicians express alarm while lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes congratulations from Elon Musk.

Montel: AfD seeks partner to tackle “crazy energy policy” in German state

Far-right could govern a state for the first time after winning Saxony-Anhalt election, with lead candidate criticising energy policy on election night.

Reuters: Germany launches manhunt after spate of sabotage attacks on power grid

In letters sent to authorities, a 48-year-old man stated his opposition to fossil fuels as a motive for the attacks, the interior minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Herbert Reul, said

FT: Spain pushes for EU oil and gas tax to pay for climate change response

Rising extreme weather costs fuel campaign ahead of new resilience strategy.

Politico: Russia’s Rosatom expects more delays to Hungary nuclear plant, document shows

It’s the latest in a series of hold-ups that have plagued the controversial project since it was conceived in 2014.

Reuters: Europe's crops mature earlier due to climate change, European Commission data shows

Maize, rapeseed and winter wheat matured and were harvested in Europe much earlier in 2026 than at the turn of the century, as warming climate upsets farming throughout the continent.

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