In brief | 3 April '25
Reuters:
German prosecutors have fined asset manager DWS 25 million euros after a lengthy probe found the firm guilty of greenwashing, or making misleading statements about its environmental and social investing credentials.
Carbon Pulse:
Germany's government adopted a formal communication to the European Commission linked to the closure of two coal-fired power plants in 2022, in a bid to ensure that the phaseout delivers genuine climate benefits.
Euronews:
The EU is "preparing for further countermeasures" to protect its interest, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said after Donald Trump announced a 20 percent levies on European goods, urging the US to "move from confrontation to negotiation".
Bloomberg:
Europe鈥檚 booming solar generation is overwhelming the region鈥檚 grids, sending power prices slumping far below zero.
Bloomberg:
High prices have discouraged stocking up to prepare for next winter.
