Energy
While the number of renewable energy plants grows in Europe, two important regions such as Lazio and Sicily want to block wind and photovoltaic power.
Parliament and Council set more ambitious energy targets.Renewables also include "red" hydrogen produced by nuclear power.But with limits.
Renewable sources reached 50.3 percent of final consumption in Germany in the first quarter of the current year.
According to the associations, the gas lobby is behind the "green homes" directive, which provides for the energy efficiency of buildings.
From October to March, renewables covered 40% of energy production compared to 37 from fossil fuels.It is the first time this has happened in Europe.