Despite the fact the bloc is wrestling with a crippling energy crisis, the EU has passed legislation putting further curbs on carbon emissions.

Having initially failed to pass the European parliament two weeks ago in part thanks to Conservative and Populist politicians voting against the measure, the EU has now managed to push through a further climate crazy clampdown on carbon emissions.

Being implemented despite the fact that many nations within the union are experiencing a crippling energy crisis, the move has been described by one MEP as condemning the EU to generations of poverty.

Part of the bloc's "Fit for 55" plan to cut union-wide emissions by 55 per cent, the initially rejected measures passed on Wednesday significantly expand the EU's regime of carbon trading, something critics claim will result in higher costs for both individuals and businesses.