Romania: EU Commission approves €578m state aid to support energy-intensive companies
The EU Commission has approved a €578 million (RON 2.9 billion) Romanian state aid scheme to lower an electricity levy…
COP29: Baku talks heat up on new climate finance deal and urban challenges
As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress…
Mercedes-Benz Group: Schlussanträge des EU-Generalanwalts zu den Rechtssachen C-251/23 und C-308/23
Zwei Käufer von Mercedes-Dieselfahrzeugen haben die Mercedes Benz-AG vor dem Landgericht Duisburg auf Schadensersatz verklagt, weil die Fahrzeuge mit unionsrechtlich…
COP29: Germany seeks international projects on biodiversity and climate action
Several German ministries launched a joint Call of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) at the Climate Change Conference in Baku.…
EU Auditors on digitizing healthcare: Use of EU funds difficult to establish
Over 14 years, the EU planned to allocate at least €16 billion for healthcare digitalisation—yet accessing these funds proved challenging…
European Cancer Summit: Keynote speech by EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides
"Member States and stakeholders are now also working together to improve and extend cancer screening programmes across the EU with…
ACER identifies need for higher consistency in EU gas and hydrogen network plans
Natural gas and hydrogen network developments are instrumental for achieving EU’s decarbonisation goals, ensuring natural gas security of supply and…
ACER Hydrogen Report: Europe likely to miss its 2030 renewable hydrogen targets
ACER’s first hydrogen monitoring report highlights that, despite ambitious EU strategies, hydrogen projects face risks from uncertainties of future hydrogen…
Ecodesign: EU Commission invites feedback on power supplies and common charger
The EU Commission has opened a four-week call for feedback on the revision of ecodesign requirements for external power supplies (EPS).…
IEA urges increased adoption of critical minerals recycling
Unlocking the Power of Recycling: A new IEA report reveals how scaling up critical minerals recycling can boost energy security,…
Forever-chemicals PFAS: ECHA and five European countries issue restrictions update
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have released a progress update…
EU Deforestation Regulation: EU Council reconfirms postponement of application
Today, the EU Council firmly reiterated its support to the proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its…
Carbon removals, farming and storage: EU Council greenlights certification framework
The EU Council gave the final green light to a regulation establishing the first EU-level certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon…
Eurelectric sees cyberattacks on the rise: Skills, investments, implementation needed
Cyberattacks have doubled in the energy sector from 2020 to 2022, increasing the risk of blackouts, disruptions and significant societal…
Environmental, social and governance ratings: EU Council adopts new regulation
The EU Council today adopted a new regulation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating activities. The new rules aim at…
EU Commission: 2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe
Last year, Europe, the Middle East and Africa suffered some of the worst wildfires since 2000. According to the Forest Fires…
2024 Carbon Market Report: Driving emissions from power and industry installations to a historic reduction of 16.5%
The EU Commission has today adopted the Carbon Market Report, which analyses and presents the functioning of the EU Emissions…
IEA report highlights the Slovakia’s impressive rollout of nuclear power
The Slovak Republic’s low-emissions electricity system is a cornerstone of its energy security and helps decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, but more…
G20 Summit adopts the Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration
The leaders of the G20 met in Rio de Janeiro on 18-19 November, 2024, to address major global challenges and…
World Meteorological Organization calls to close the gaps in Earth Observation
"Closing the Gaps in Earth Observation: At COP29, the UN's Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) underscores the…
EEA: How to unite offshore wind energy growth and marine ecosystem protection
Europe's marine environment faces increasing demands from maritime sectors and this briefing addresses the often-conflicting demands on the marine space.…
Italy and India sign Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029
Unlocking New Horizons: At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni commit to…
ECDC: More efforts needed to meet EU targets to reduce antimicrobial resistance
Data published by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in connection with European Antibiotic Awareness Day shows that,…
Main results of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 18 November 2024
The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council welcomed the Ukrainian Minister for Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitalii Koval, who presented information…
EU Commission and OECD report on healthy ageing and health workforce shortages
Today, the Commission and the OECD published the "Health at a Glance: Europe 2024" report. This year's edition highlights the importance of lifelong health…
EU fishing fleet sees improved profitability but structural challenges remain
Today, the EU Commission released the 2024 Annual Economic Report on the European Union fishing fleet, showing a substantial improvement in the…
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2.6 percent in Q2 of 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents…
“Cut the theatrics”: UN climate chief tells COP29 negotiators as talks enter final week
As COP29 climate talks in Baku enter their final week, the UN climate chief told negotiators on Monday to “cut…
COP29 EU press conference: Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Hoekstra
"In the EU, we are planning an ambitious NDC, in line with the 1.5C goal. We are on the right track…
Maritime safety: EU Council adopts new laws to modernise shipping in the EU
To support clean, safer, and modern shipping in the EU, today the EU Council adopted a "maritime safety package". It…
European Hydrogen Bank: Auctions-as-a-Service scheme to fund clean investments
Today, the EU Commission, Spain, Lithuania and Austria are announcing new financial support for the development of renewable hydrogen via…
EU and South Africa launch “Scaling up Renewables in Africa” campaign
On the eve of the G20 Summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the…
Plant health: EU Council adopts improved rules to protect against plant pests
Today, the EU Agriculture Council has adopted a targeted revision of the EU plant health law, which improves the way…
European Parliament delegation joins COP29 climate talks
An EU Parliament delegation arrives in Baku today to participate in the COP29 climate change conference, which aims to define…
Saccharin: EFSA increases safety threshold
EFSA has concluded that saccharin is safe for human consumption and increased the acceptable daily intake (ADI) from 5 to…
Genome of Europe launched: First step towards a European reference genome
The Genome of Europe (GoE) project got under way, with the ambition to build a European reference genome that will…
2024 Excellence in Road Safety Awards: EU Commission announces winners
The EU Commission announced the winners of its 2024 Excellence in Road Safety Awards, recognising outstanding and innovative contributions to road safety…
Ukraine’s recovery and energy resilience at COP29: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"In the energy sector, up to two thirds of Ukraine's energy facilities was destroyed and over 9GW in power generation…
Global Methane Pledge Ministerial at COP29: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"I am delighted to hear that civil society organisations are mobilising across Europe to launch the European Civil Society Observatory…
Romania: EU Commission approves €790m state aid for coal mine closures in Jiu Valley
The EU Commission has approved a €790 million (approximately RON 3.9 billion) Romanian state aid measure to cover exceptional costs arising…
OECD: Renewed momentum for emissions trading systems
Reduced energy excise tax rates in many countries in response to the recent energy crisis led to lower implicit carbon…
EMA issues recommendation of Leqembi for treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease
The human medicines committee (CHMP) at the European Medicines Agency concluded that, in the restricted population assessed, the benefits of…
EMA: Use of opioids with weight loss medicine Mysimba may lead to serious side effects
Opioid medicines may not work effectively in patients taking Mysimba, because one of the active substances in Mysimba, naltrexone, blocks the effects…
Tobacco taxation: Global meeting on tobacconomics in Istanbul
A four-day gathering in the Turkish metropolis, co-organised by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), brought together research…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Integrated Grain Processors by Vanden Avenne and Alcogroup
The transaction relates primarily to the production and supply of bioethanol for fuel purposes and by-products. The EU Commission concluded…
Sweden starts inquiry to strengthen international climate action
The Swedish Government has issued inquiry terms of reference to strengthen and develop Sweden’s international climate action. The government inquiry…
Bundestagsrede von Außenministerin Baerbock zur Weltklimakonferenz COP29
"Selbst in der Zusammenarbeit mit den Vereinigten Staaten, auch wenn wir das jetzt vielleicht ein bisschen anders aufstellen müssen, gilt…
ACER: EU electricity wholesale market integration shows progress, challenges persist
Ljubljana, 14 November 2024 The annual ACER report on EU electricity wholesale market integration: Evaluates progress...
Could AI revolutionize climate action? – ITU
Along with reshaping social and economic life, artificial intelligence (AI) could become a decisive factor in global efforts against climate…