Keywords: Subsidies


Boeing challenges Airbus loan package as US-EU aircraft subsidy tensions return

Boeing has urged the United States government to seek further explanations from the European Union over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package granted to Airbus, reopening a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies between the two aerospace giants. The American aircraft manufacturer has......

France's renewable energy support costs projected to approach €20 billion over 2026-2027

France is expected to allocate nearly €20 billion to support renewable energy producers over 2026 and 2027, according to new projections published by the country's energy regulator, highlighting the growing financial commitment required to accelerate the energy transition. The Commission de......

UNDP warns Middle East conflict could drive fossil fuel subsidies above $1.1 trillion

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could push global fossil fuel subsidies to more than $1.1 trillion in 2026, placing additional financial pressure on developing economies and limiting investment in long-term......

United Nations forecasts global fossil fuel subsidies to reach $1.1 trillion in 2026

Global spending on fossil fuel subsidies is expected to rise again in 2026, reaching an estimated $1.1 trillion, according to a new United Nations report. The increase reflects growing government efforts to shield households and businesses from volatile energy prices amid continuing geopolitical tensions......

OECD data shows China state subsidies far exceed rivals

China’s industrial firms receive significantly higher state support than their global competitors, according to a new OECD database covering 15 key manufacturing sectors over the period from 2005 to 2024. The analysis tracks 525 of the world’s largest manufacturing groups and finds that Chinese......

Massive Chinese industrial subsidies highlighted by the OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed the significant scale of state support granted to certain industrial sectors in China, raising concerns about global market distortions and unfair competition. According to an OECD report based on data collected between 2005......

Brazil, India and Austria revise fuel policies amid oil turmoil

Governments in Brazil, India and Austria have introduced new measures aimed at limiting the impact of oil market volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran, as energy prices continue to face pressure from geopolitical tensions entering a third month. Brazil extended its emergency fuel support......

EU queries Czech pm's moves to tackle conflicts of interest, reports say

The European Commission has reportedly requested further clarification from the Czech authorities regarding measures intended to address potential conflicts of interest involving Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and EU-funded subsidies linked to his business interests. According to Czech media reports,......

Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud

Greek police have arrested 20 people on the island of Crete as part of an investigation into an alleged fraud scheme involving European Union agricultural subsidies. Authorities say they dismantled a criminal network suspected of illegally obtaining EU farming funds through false declarations of agricultural......