In brief | 1 April '25

Politico: EU exploring weaker 2040 climate goal

The European Commission wants to keep a 90 percent emissions-cutting target but to change how countries calculate their progress.

Eurelectric: Solar breaks historical record in power generation, prices ease but Europe’s fossil fuel dependence persists

Solar broke another historical record in power generation this March for the third consecutive month, making up more than 10 percent of Europe’s electricity mix – shows Eurelectric data.

Euractiv: Can ageing Germany scrounge up enough workers to pull off the green transition?

The country currently lacks more than 200,000 skilled workers in STEM fields for the renewable sector – a shortage likely to get worse in the future.

Bloomberg: Northvolt cuts workforce to 1,700 as part of bankruptcy process

Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt AB will continue to operate in Sweden with a staff of 1,700 while its remaining employees will be laid off.

Bloomberg: London clears final hurdle for more high-speed trains to Europe

The UK is on track to add more destinations for direct service through the Channel Tunnel, including Cologne, Lyon, Frankfurt and Geneva.