Explanations
Questions we’re following
- Why did the ECB leave interest rates unchanged while warning about inflation? Published
The 29 October decision explains what the Council was weighing and what it wanted to learn before its next meeting.
- What could the EU’s proposed network-charge rules change on your electricity bill? Published
We’re looking at what the EU proposal could change and how national decisions shape what households pay.
- What is driving Lisbon’s housing protest, and which policies could affect renters soonest? In review
We’re looking at the concerns behind the protest and which measures could affect renters in practice.
More explanations
- What explains the differences in household electricity prices between Ireland, Germany and Denmark? (version 1, 2026-10-16)
- Why are Irish network charges rising? (version 1, 2026-10-16)
- Why is Ireland's energy and supply cost so high? (version 1, 2026-10-16)