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The Energy System That Never Heals
Welcome back to Global Energy Unpacked, the show where we decode the forces reshaping the world’s energy and geopolitical landscape. Today’s episode explores a...
How the EU Plans to Deliver a €90 Billion Lifeline to Ukraine
A 90 billion euro ($105 billion) European Union loan for Ukraine, previously blocked by Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban, may be revived following...
EU Unveils 20th Sanctions Package on Russia: What’s Inside
EU envoys are preparing to approve a 20th sanctions package against Russia because of its war in Ukraine, with Slovakia and Hungary likely to...
Norway Takes Control of Fen Project to Fast Track Europe’s Largest Rare Earth Deposit
Europe is accelerating efforts to secure access to critical minerals as part of its broader strategy to reduce dependence on external suppliers, particularly China....
Druzhba Pipeline Set to Resume Oil Flows, Clearing Path for EU Loan to Ukraine
Energy infrastructure has become a central battleground in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, with supply routes carrying both economic and political weight. One...
Europe Prepares for Renewed Energy Crisis as Iran War Disrupts Global Supply Chains
The European Union is once again facing the threat of a major energy crisis, less than four years after the shock triggered by Russia’s...
EU splits over suspending Israel pact as Spain ramps up pressure for action
European countries, including Spain and Ireland, called for suspending a European Union (EU) pact with Israel during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in...
Europe’s Savings Edge Over the US Faces Reality Check as Oil Shock Tests Households
The recent energy shock linked to tensions involving Iran has renewed debate over whether Europe is better positioned than the United States to absorb...
Kyiv Mass Shooting Sparks Fierce Debate Over Gun Rights in Wartime Ukraine
A deadly mass shooting in Kyiv has reignited debate over civilian gun ownership in Ukraine, where years of war following the Russian invasion of...
Europe Without America’s Umbrella: The Case for Nuclear Independence
The Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START) officially expired in February 2026; the absence of...