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The government announces that it is ending the capping of energy prices across the board. Natural gas, which most households use to heat their houses, is set to become about a third more expensive next year. Households would not have to feel the sharp rise in energy bills if they replaced old windows or insulated the roof.
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Europeans value the warmth of a home by the fireplace, sometimes at the expense of smoke, which is bad for their health. The Commission's forthcoming regulation to regulate the burning of solid fuels more closely has provoked a wave of opposition and concern in several countries.
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Prime Minister Róbert Fico said that his decision to stop emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine "will not be restricted by coalition partners". However, it may be stopped by both European legislation and the existing treaty with Ukraine.
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Europe is the world's second most attractive destination for green investment after China - helped by the rapid deployment of renewables and heat pumps. However, Germany and France attracted almost half of the clean technology investment in 2023, with Eastern Europe lagging behind.
