In brief | 16 April '25

DW: Euro emerges as safe haven amid Trump tariff turmoil 

Anticipating European recovery amid US uncertainty, foreign investors shift capital from dollars into European stocks and bonds.

EnergyTransition.org: New German coalition puts climate protection on back burner 

Merz's government treaty will almost certainly fall short of meeting climate goals, NGOs warn.

WEF: Global renewable energy capacity grew by 15.1% in 2024, largely driven by solar 

Growth still not on track to deliver on goal to triple global renewable energy by 2030, IRENA cautions.

European Commission: EU ETS has reduced emissions in the sectors covered by 50% since 2005

Power sector continues to be the most important driver of the decarbonisation progress in 2024.

Bloomberg: Tusk rattles state utilities with call to put Poland first

Premier calls on state-run companies to promote domestic economic interests instead of maximising profits as era of “naive globalisation is over.”