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Europe’s conservatives lost their battle against an environmental bill. But after the EU elections, they may win the war. 

The German Christian Democrat politician, who wishes to continue as head of the EU executive body, wants to bring a defense commissioner onto her team

The realpolitik decision could benefit the planet — and give polluters an excuse to not cut carbon.

Energy security fears have prompted internal debate on an issue that helped birth the movement.

The Commission published one of the world’s most ambitious goals to slash planet-heating pollution, but protesting farmers and elections could threaten its success.

With four months until the European Parliament elections, there are already some 20 names in the hat for the ensuing reshuffle of EU top jobs.

EU's roadmap on how to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 no longer includes references to reductions in methane, nitrogen and other gases linked to farming

The announcement appears to be a concession to farmers who have been protesting tighter regulations.

Von der Leyen to drop law reducing chemical pesticide use in EU

The Commission published one of the world’s most ambitious goals to slash planet-heating pollution, but protesting farmers and elections could threaten its success.