IEA: Close to 30% of cars sold this year are set to be electric New report finds robust momentum for EVs in 2025, with record sales in nearly 100 countries, and potential for current crisis to lead to further growth.RTE: Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up pump prices High fuel prices propel sales of new and second-hand EVs, providing a much-needed boost to the auto industry.Reuters: Stellantis plans €15,000 small EV to revive European market Production set to start in 2028 in Pomigliano, Italy, in effort to revive Europe's shrinking entry-level car segment and ailing manufacturing sector.AP: UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, global GDP growth forecast now at 2.5 percent for 2026, down from 2.7 percent in January; could fall to 2.1 percent.Politico: ‘Summer should be fine’ as Europe’s jet fuel fears ease Airlines and governments are no longer concerned about airline disruptions despite war affecting oil supplies.Equinor: Norwegian fossil fuel company signs 5-year agreement for natural gas supplies to Germany Deal runs until end of 2030, covers annual volumes of around 2.2 terawatt‑hours of gas said to have around 9% lower GHG intensity than alternative sources.EEA: Circular economy offers the EU win-win on environment and economyNew assessments on circularity stress the need to accelerate investment in circularity efforts to meet climate and environment targets.Euractiv: Germany gets energy defence lessons from Ukraine German government is keen to learn from Ukraine’s experience defending its electricity grid against attacks, after experiencing recent blackouts caused by sabotaged power lines in its capital.
In brief | 20 May ‘26
IEA: Close to 30% of cars sold this year are set to be electric New report finds robust momentum for EVs in 2025, with record sales in nearly 100 countries, and potential for current crisis to lead to further growth.RTE: Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up pump prices High fuel prices propel sales of new and second-hand EVs, providing a much-needed boost to the auto industry.Reuters: Stellantis plans €15,000 small EV to revive European market Production set to start in 2028 in Pomigliano, Italy, in effort to revive Europe's shrinking entry-level car segment and ailing manufacturing sector.AP: UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, global GDP growth forecast now at 2.5 percent for 2026, down from 2.7 percent in January; could fall to 2.1 percent.Politico: ‘Summer should be fine’ as Europe’s jet fuel fears ease Airlines and governments are no longer concerned about airline disruptions despite war affecting oil supplies.Equinor: Norwegian fossil fuel company signs 5-year agreement for natural gas supplies to Germany Deal runs until end of 2030, covers annual volumes of around 2.2 terawatt‑hours of gas said to have around 9% lower GHG intensity than alternative sources.EEA: Circular economy offers the EU win-win on environment and economyNew assessments on circularity stress the need to accelerate investment in circularity efforts to meet climate and environment targets.Euractiv: Germany gets energy defence lessons from Ukraine German government is keen to learn from Ukraine’s experience defending its electricity grid against attacks, after experiencing recent blackouts caused by sabotaged power lines in its capital.
