The ups and downs of the global nuclear industry
As Germany prepares to shut its last nuclear reactors for good, other countries are turning to nuclear as a means of boosting their energy independence and cutting fossil fuel emissions.
How does the EU plan to cut energy bills?
The European Commission has set out proposals to bring down the soaring price of gas and electricity in the EU, notably by taxing excess profits of power producers.
Nuclear option: Earth’s climate panacea or poison?
For its supporters, nuclear energy is the world's best -- perhaps only -- hope to avoid catastrophic climate change. Opponents say it is too expensive, too risky and totally unnecessary
Three lives transformed by Merkel’s decisions
In her 16 years in power, German chancellor Angela Merkel has influenced the path taken by Europe. These are three people whose lives were upended by some of her most significant policy decisions
Europe powerless as Iran nuclear deal unravels: analysts
The 2015 Iranian nuclear deal is unravelling before the eyes of its European backers who appear powerless in the face of US rejection of the accord, analysts say
EU calls on Russia, US to preserve INF missile treaty
The European Union calls upon the United States and Russia to remain engaged in constructive dialogue to preserve the INF Treaty.
EU ministers back nuclear deal ahead of talks with Iran
The European Union is pushing for continued implementation of the nuclear agreement with Iran.