Europeiska nyheter, 13 november 2026 — Germany slips in global climate rankings

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Climate

Germany slips in global climate rankings

The country has fallen to 25th place in the Climate Change Performance Index, its worst ranking since 2019.

Criticism has focused in particular on the government's energy policy and its support for natural gas following the phase-out of nuclear power.

Källa : Deutsche Welle

Economy

Poland's economic growth slows in the third quarter

Preliminary figures released on Friday show that Poland's economy grew by 3.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, down from 4.1% in the previous quarter.

The figure also came in slightly below analysts' expectations of 3.7%. Growth remains robust, but the slowdown is worth watching: Poland remains one of Central Europe's most dynamic economies and plays an important role in narrowing the economic gap between Eastern and Western Europe.

Källa : Statistics Poland, Bankier.pl

Energy

Norway's Supreme Court invalidates permits for three oil fields

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of environmental organisations in a case concerning three offshore oil projects.

The judges found the operating permits granted by the government to be invalid because the emissions' consequences had not been properly assessed.

The ruling sets an important precedent for the consideration of environmental concerns in Norwegian public decision-making.

Källa : Reuters, Cour suprême de Norvège, Ministère norvégien de l'Énergie

Climate

COP31: EU backs electrification as developing countries call for more climate finance

The first week of COP31, held in Antalya, Türkiye, draws to a close on Friday amid persistent divisions among participants.

European countries are advocating faster electrification of the global economy. Several developing countries are calling for greater financial support from wealthier economies, while fossil fuel-producing states are defending the continued extraction of oil, gas and coal.

Källa : Reuters, Associated Press, Commission européenne

Remembrance

France marks the 11th anniversary of the 13 November attacks

Official ceremonies were held in Paris on Friday to honour the victims of the 13 November 2015 terrorist attacks.

Memorial events took place outside the Stade de France, at the sites of the attacks on Parisian cafés and restaurants, and outside the Bataclan concert hall. The attacks claimed 132 lives and left more than 400 people injured.

Källa : Ville de Paris, Euronews

Gastronomy

2026 World Cheese Awards results

The 2026 World Cheese Awards final took place in Córdoba, Spain. Out of 5,330 cheeses assessed by 270 judges, 14 were selected for the super-final, all of them European.

France's "Comté Fort des Rousses" and "Ossau-Iraty" took first and second place, followed by Switzerland's "Gruyère AOP Réserve from Village Dairy Rossens" and Italy's "Erborinato di Capra".

Källa : Guild of Fine Food