In brief | 3 June '25
IMF: Making germany grow again
Labor costs are main driver of decline in German price competitiveness, even more so than rising energy costs.
PIK: Scientists say next few years vital to securing the future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
Collapse could be triggered with very little ocean warming above present-day, leading to a devastating four metres of global sea level rise over hundreds of years.
Uniper: Energy company and Microsoft form strategic partnership to accelerate industry transformation through AI
Aim is to make Uniper a global leader in the application of AI in the energy industry.
BASF: Chemicals producer starts commercial operation of Black Mass plant for battery recycling
With a processing capacity of up to 15,000 tons, plant could process roughly 40,000 EV batteries per year.
Bloomberg: Dutch government collapses after far-right party drops out
Coalition failed to reach agreement on far-right leader Wilders's migration proposals.
Reuters: Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
Prime minister Tusk said he will call for a parliamentary vote of confidence.
PV Magazine: EU plans 2025 energy storage package
Commission announced plan alongside review of National Energy and Climate Plans; says it will streamline EU legislation and cut project approval times.