In brief | 23 June '25

Politico: Von der Leyen faces political crisis after groups threaten to withdraw support 

Socialists and liberals outraged that EPP sided with far right in pulling “greenwashing” legislation and could now block EU’s law-making process.

Independent: Iran could close Strait of Hormuz - how might it affect global oil and gas? 

One-fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through the Iranian-controlled Strait of Hormuz.

Guardian: Ancient trees are shipped to the UK, then burned, using billions in ‘green’ subsidies 

Evidence against Drax power station is damning, yet government wants to continue its massive public funding, argues this opinion article.

Reuters: Spanish power utilities blame grid operator for April blackout

Lobby group blames grid operator REE's poor planning for massive blackout, rejecting REE's claim that power plants were the ones responsible.

Reuters: UK backs advanced manufacturing, clean energy in ten-year industrial plan

Britain aims to cut the electricity bills of thousands of companies from 2027, the key reform in its industrial strategy for the next decade.