German government has rejected a return to nuclear power
The German government's rejection of a return to nuclear power signals a continued commitment to its energy transition strategy, which could exacerbate energy supply concerns, especially amid geopolitical tensions affecting energy markets.
ECB's Kocher says ECB is to consider hikes in the next months if there is no improvement; ECB is in data-dependent meeting-by-meeting mode
Newsquawk Daily European Opening News - 7th May 2026
German government has rejected a return to nuclear power
BoE officials are privately concerned that UK economic data may be sending false signals that complicate the job of setting interest rates, according to Bloomberg citing sources
EU Transport Commissioner says airlines must continue to reimburse passengers for flight cancellations caused by high energy prices, the FT reports
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This decision may influence energy prices and impact the broader European energy landscape, especially in the context of reliance on alternative sources like renewables or imports.
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