Keywords: Energy policy


Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow this month, according to Russian state television reports. The event, scheduled for May 9, is one of the most symbolic dates in the Russian political calendar, commemorating the Soviet Union’s......

Italy calls for EU budget flexibility on energy spending

Italy has urged the European Commission to allow greater flexibility in budget rules so that energy-related spending can be treated similarly to defence expenditures. The proposal reflects mounting pressure on European governments to address rising energy costs affecting households and businesses. Italian......

Netherlands activates first phase of energy crisis plan amid market pressures

The Netherlands is preparing to activate the initial phase of its national energy crisis plan, marking a precautionary step in response to ongoing pressures in fuel and energy markets. The plan, originally designed during the energy disruptions that followed the 2022 conflict in Ukraine, outlines a......

Slovakia challenges EU ban on Russian gas with legal action

Slovakia has announced plans to take legal action against the European Union’s decision to phase out Russian gas imports, marking a new escalation in tensions over the bloc’s energy strategy. Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed that his government will file a lawsuit before the Court of......

Trump attacks UK energy policy over North Sea drilling ban

Donald Trump sharply criticized the United Kingdom’s energy strategy, urging the government to expand oil production in the North Sea and calling its restrictions on new exploration “absolutely crazy.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Europe faces an energy shortage while......

Slovakia’s fico ready to cooperate with hungary’s new prime minister

Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has expressed his readiness to work closely with Hungary’s incoming leader, Peter Magyar, following a surprising electoral shift in the country. In an official statement released on Monday, Fico congratulated Magyar on his victory and emphasized the......

India increases export duties on diesel and aviation fuel amid energy policy shift

India has increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel as part of a revised taxation measure affecting its energy sector, according to an official government notification. The adjustment raises the windfall tax on diesel exports from 21.5 rupees per litre to 55.5 rupees per litre. Export......

Europe accelerates offshore wind as U.S. pays companies to abandon projects

A series of energy policy decisions on both sides of the Atlantic has exposed a widening divide between the United States and Europe over how to achieve energy security, with Europe pushing aggressively to expand renewable capacity while the Trump administration moves to dismantle it. On March 26, the......

Germany considers windfall tax and energy measures amid rising costs

Germany’s ruling coalition is evaluating a series of measures, including a potential windfall tax, to address the sharp rise in energy prices affecting households and businesses. The proposals come as policymakers respond to economic pressure linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A......