Ciaran Sunderland

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Energy Journalist at Contexte

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Fit for 54: EU says it’s on track for 2030 climate target - Contexte

6 days ago | contexte.com | Damien Genicot |Ciaran Sunderland |Anna Hubert |Gabriela Galindo

The European Commission’s analysis of National Energy and Climate Plans puts the bloc within a whisker of its goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. The figures are an improvement on a previous December 2023 assessment — but the rosy headline masks significant shortfalls in areas such as transport, buildings and energy efficiency.
Brussels doesn’t want the sun to set on solar production - Contexte

1 week ago | contexte.com | Ciaran Sunderland

Legal plans published on 23 May are part of Brussels’ ‘European preference’ strategy to strengthen domestic solar panel makers who face tough Chinese competition. After tariffs failed, and without major subsidies on offer, sceptics wonder if that approach might prove too little, too late to save an ailing European industry. Broken solar panel.
EU leaders, cautious about Syria's future, offer support

Dec 19, 2024 | charlotteobserver.com | Ciaran Sunderland |Doris Pundy

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the European Council summit. (Sierakowski Frederic/European Council/dpa/TNS) Sierakowski Frederic BRUSSELS - E.U. leaders said on Thursday they want to support Syria with "the historic opportunity to reunite and rebuild the country" following the overthrow of Bashar Assad.
Zelenskyy urges European unity in support of Ukraine

Dec 18, 2024 | charlotteobserver.com | Ciaran Sunderland |Ansgar Haase

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte (R) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speak to journalists on the sidelines of a meeting at Rutte's Brussels residence.
Russian ship shot flare at German helicopter

Dec 4, 2024 | dailyfinland.fi | Ciaran Sunderland |Ansgar Haase

The crew of a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea shot signal ammunition at a German military helicopter, according to dpa sources on Wednesday. The helicopter had been on a reconnaissance mission.
Send Ukraine more weapons, debate peace plans later, NATO chief says

Dec 3, 2024 | miamiherald.com | Ciaran Sunderland

BRUSSELS - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday he wants members of the Western military alliance to focus more on arming Ukraine than debating possible scenarios for ending the ongoing Russian invasion. "Ukraine doesn't need more ideas on what a peace process could look like," Rutte said, stressing the country's urgent need for more military aid and missile defence systems.
NATO chief: Send Ukraine more weapons

Dec 3, 2024 | inforney.com | Ciaran Sunderland

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday he wants members of the Western military alliance to focus more on arming Ukraine than debating possible scenarios for ending the ongoing Russian invasion. “Ukraine doesn’t need more ideas on what a peace process could look like,” Rutte said, stressing the country’s urgent need for more military aid and missile defense systems.
NATO chief: Send Ukraine more weapons

Dec 3, 2024 | brenhambanner.com | Ciaran Sunderland

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday he wants members of the Western military alliance to focus more on arming Ukraine than debating possible scenarios for ending the ongoing Russian invasion. "Ukraine doesn't need more ideas on what a peace process could look like," Rutte said, stressing the country's urgent need for more military aid and missile defense systems.
EU ministers sanction Iran over missiles supplied to Russia

Oct 14, 2024 | dailyfinland.fi | Ciaran Sunderland

EU foreign ministers adopted sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine on Monday, diplomats told dpa. The EU sanctions target companies and individuals involved in Iran's ballistic missile programme and the delivery of these and other weapons to Russia. The European Union had previously warned Iran several times against passing on ballistic missiles to Moscow and views the step as breaching a new taboo.
New NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praises Trump, vows support for Ukraine

Oct 1, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | Ciaran Sunderland

BRUSSELS - New NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took office on Tuesday with praise for former U.S. president Donald Trump and a fresh vow to continue support for Ukraine in its defense against the full-scale Russian invasion. "The cost of supporting Ukraine is far, far lower than the cost we would face if we allow (Russian President Vladimir) Putin to get his way," Rutte said in his first press conference after a handover ceremony in Brussels.