Dan Jørgensen
Danish politician
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I’ve sent a very clear signal to my American counterpart and also the public, which is that it is not in the interest of anybody — not the U.S., not us — to not have as free a flow of energy as possible in these difficult times,
- Dan Jorgensen, the European Union’s energy minister, said on TuesdayThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…
If we do not make sure that these big power consumers are indeed in line with our overall objectives… then they will risk undermining our ability to live up to our own targets,
- the EU’s energy chief, Dan Jørgensen, said in an interview with POLITICOPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…
We stick to the objectives, we stick to our ambitions."
- Jorgensen denied the EU was walking back its fight against climate change, sayingLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…
We see more EVs than ever sold in Europe now, we see electric heat pumps replacing gas boilers and oil boilers than ever before — so yes, there are actually a lot of positive things happening,
- EU energy chief Dan Jørgensen told reporters in a response to a question from POLITICOPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…
I’ve sent a very clear signal to my American counterpart and also the public, which is that it is not in the interests of anybody, not the US not us, to not have as free a flow of energy as possible in these difficult times.”
- European energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen told reporters on TuesdayIrish Timesirishtimes.com/politics/2026…
This will add a lot of transparency and hopefully provide the incentives for these data centers to be as sustainable as possible.”
- Jørgensen said of the labeling requirementsPoliticopolitico.com/newsletters/digit…
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UK diesel prices top £2 a litre as Europe faces Trump ultimatum
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/politics…EU countries in crisis talks over release of diesel stocks
Financial Timesft.com/content/0234bcc7…EU accused of hiding environmental impact of data centers
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…Artificial intelligence is driving a wave of massive new data centers across the U.S., raising concerns among communities and environmental groups about their demands for electricity and water, and their impact on nearby infrastructure and ecosystems
Newsweeknewsweek.com/data/centers…Trump’s proposed diesel export ban spurs fear of energy crunch in Europe
The Washington Postwashingtonpost.com/world/2026…European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/iran…Scrapping carbon tax means handing ‘billions of euro to Ursula von der Leyen’
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/politics/2026…EU tells countries to curb energy demand as gas prices face winter squeeze
Euronewseuronews.com/2026/09…Europe's energy predicament has moved beyond supply shortages to become a price crisis — one that has emerged as a major drag on the bloc's economic performance and made it all the more urgent for Europe to step out of the protectionist misstep in tackling its inflationary pressure
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202609…OpenAI proposes development of global AI standards to guide alignment, RSI
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…The company published a blog post last week detailing six instances of models acting in “unexpected or concerning” ways since April
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/digit…What OpenAI’s unruly models foreshadow
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The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…EU proposes energy rating for data centers
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/energies…Anthropic and OpenAI are looking beyond massive, multibillion-dollar data center projects and pursuing smaller deployments that could bring artificial intelligence computing capacity online faster
International Business Timesibtimes.com/openai/anthropic…EU proposes more restrictions for Airbnb, holiday rentals
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/eu…The European Commission’s Affordable Housing Act lays out conditions under which local authorities can limit short lets
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…EU to crack down on short-term rentals in bid to slash housing prices
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…Cape Town’s move to tighten the regulation of Airbnb-style short-term rentals could become a test case for municipalities across the Western Cape, but there is no rush to follow suit, with Stellenbosch resisting a dedicated permit system while Knysna prepares to review its zoning rules
News24news24.com/southafrica/news…EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…The review of the ETS — widely seen as Europe’s most effective policy for reducing planet-heating emissions — follows deadly wildfires in Spain and extreme heatwaves across the continent
Guardiantheguardian.com/environment/20…EU wants to double electricity use by 2040, but avoids binding target
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…Last month the Irish Government decided to maintain reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel until September 1st
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/europe…Europe risks starting winter with gas stocks at 15-year low
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/business/2026…EU to mobilise up to €25 billion for renewable energy, clean technology by 2035
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/business/energy…The dream is that solar panels in the sun-soaked Sahara Desert and wind turbines along the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean generate electricity that is then sent through high-voltage transmission lines under the sea and into Europe’s grid
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…Europe's chip programme could do with a reset
Reutersreuters.com/commentary/breakin…But these centers require huge amounts of electricity to power them and water to cool them
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/brussels…Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/brussels…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/annabroughel…Air travel faces unprecedented crisis as flights are canceled and ticket prices rise
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/economy…Industry leaders and officials seek to reassure travellers ahead of summer
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…Europe Faces Energy Challenges Amid Ongoing Wars In Iran And Ukraine
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/marktemnycky…The brief interruption of intelligence flows from Washington to Kyiv in 2025 was a reminder that even the closest alliances operate within political cycles
Politico Europepolitico.eu/sponsored/content…The War in Iran is Causing an Energy Crisis Nobody Can Opt Out Of
Timetime.com/article/2026…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/marktemnycky…EU commissioner warns of potential jet fuel shortage in the long term
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Russian gas shipments to Europe by pipeline have largely stopped since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Brussels has committed to ending all imports of Russian oil and gas by the end of 2027
The Moscow Timesthemoscowtimes.com/2026/05…EU weighs options as summer jet fuel threat looms — Latest News
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/eu/weigh…Airline ticket price increases possible as fears availability of jet fuel supplies increase
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/business/2026…The UK head of holiday firm TUI has provided a fresh statement regarding concerns over jet fuel availability and potential flight cancellations
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Energy crisis fuels calls to cut methane emissions
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/05…Methane, the second-biggest contributor to climate change, stays in the atmosphere for far less time than carbon dioxide, but its warming effect is roughly 80 times more potent over a 20-year period
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Iran war costs EU €500M a day, von der Leyen warns
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…European leaders are intensifying efforts to secure energy independence as tensions around Iran threaten global oil and gas supplies
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/euro…Von der Leyen Warns Iran War May Damage Europe for Years
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…The U.S.-Israel war, combined with retaliation from Iran such as choking the Strait of Hormuz, is costing the EU almost 500 million euros ($600 million) a day, raising prices at the pumps and fears of a jet fuel shortage within weeks
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/04…US unlikely to accept offer to end Hormuz chokehold without nuclear program discussions
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/mena…Airlines cancel flights amid Middle East conflict
Reutersreuters.com/business/aerospace…The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has taken a huge chunk of oil supplies off the market, sending the price of jet fuel soaring and triggering fears of shortages that could force airlines to cancel flights
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/04…Ryanair CEO Is ‘Less Concerned’ Europe Will Run Out of Jet Fuel
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…Passengers hoping to fly with Wizz Air this summer face disruption due to the company's fuel hedging levels and low-cost model
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Budget airlines first to cut flights as jet fuel prices soar
France 24france24.com/en/video…The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has taken a huge chunk of oil supplies off the market, sending the price of jet fuel soaring and triggering fears of shortages that could force airlines to cancel flights
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/04…Budget airlines first to cut flights as jet fuel prices soar
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/04…Oil Rally Sends Shockwaves Through Aviation Sector
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/business/fuel…Norse Airline CEO issues new flight cancellation warning as Iran jet fuel crisis continues
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans
Sky Newsnews.sky.com/story/what…EU leaders look to little-known mutual assistance pact amid Trump Nato jibes
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Attention has increased on Article 42.7 of the EU's governing treaty — meant to help any member state that comes under attack — as Trump has deepened questions over whether Washington would help defend NATO allies
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Climate Focus: Energy shock from Iran war sparks solar scramble
Reutersreuters.com/sustainability/cli…Energy depends on global supply chains, international cooperation, and the rule of law
Timetime.com/article/2026…Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning
Reutersreuters.com/sustainability/boa…Europe’s Iran Energy Shock Didn’t Have to Happen
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The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…EU unveils plan to tackle energy crisis
France 24france24.com/en/eu…The European Union has unveiled a raft of planned emergency measures to cushion its economy from soaring energy costs
CNNcnn.com/2026/04…Summer holiday crisis looms as jet fuel stocks run low
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/transport…Triggered by the Iran War and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil exports from the Middle East have ground to a halt compared to earlier this year, leaving European jet fuel reserves severely depleted
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…Europe fuel crisis: Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as prices surge
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1399976…Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair are among airlines warning passengers of potential disruption within the next 48 hours as concern grows over a possible jet fuel crisis linked to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/uk…