Germany: EU Commission approves €41m state aid to support Uniper Hydrogen
The measure will support Uniper Hydrogen GmbH in the implementation of its ‘CHESS' project. The project concerns the construction and…
Denmark: EU Commission approves €122m state aid for aquaculture and fisheries
The scheme is aimed at supporting large Danish fish-processing companies in reducing CO2 emissions stemming from their energy consumption, by investing…
EU-India relations: College of EU Commissioners travels to New Delhi
The unprecedented visit of the College of EU Commissioners early in the new mandate, underscores the strong momentum in EU-India…
Simplification: Remarks by EU Commissioner Dombrovskis at Forum Europa
EU Commissioner Dombrovskis announced that the EU Commission plans to roll out simplification packages covering key areas such as sustainability…
Slovakia receives €240 million EIB loan to co-finance green and digital projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €240 million loan to Slovakia for co-funding of EU-supported green and digital…
Belgium: EU approves state aid to cover lifetime extension of two nuclear reactors
Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a revised Belgian support measure for…
Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework: EU Commission publishes brief on state aid measures
The European Commission has published a State aid brief on the use of the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (‘TCTF'). The Commission adopted the…
Metropolitan Region Rhineland event: Keynote Speech by EVP Raffaele Fitto
"Europe and its regions stand at a pivotal crossroads. We face numerous challenges: growing global competition, the rapid evolution of…
EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen: Remarks at the EU Parliament’s Industry Committee
"If we were better at exploiting the grid we have, and we can be, via digitalization and AI, and better planning and better coordination…
OECD patient survey: Healthcare systems need to better respond to patients’ needs
There is an urgent need to adapt healthcare systems to better meet the needs of the growing number of people…
Dialogue on Natural Capital: EU and ASEAN advance sustainable decision-making
Over 170 policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society, and academic representatives have signalled commitments to integrate natural capital into decision-making…
EU emergency support: €99m for farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary
EU Member States gave a positive opinion to the EU Commission proposal to mobilise €98,6 million from the agricultural reserve to directly…
President von der Leyen takes part in the CARICOM Leaders’ Summit
During the first-ever visit of a European Commission President to the Caribbean, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Europe's commitment…
First meeting of the Ecodesign Forum: Speech by EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall
"The EU has a strong track record with ecodesign and energy labelling, achieving to date a 12% reduction in energy…
NATO allies discuss energy security with IEA and European Commission
On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol and the…
Circular textiles and reduced food waste: Provisional agreement reached
The EU Commission welcomes a provisional agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the targeted revision…
A vision for agriculture and food: EU Commission presents its roadmap
The EU Commission is presenting its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of farming and…
Automotive value chain: EU car makers and suppliers met with Commissioner Séjourné
European auto makers and suppliers today met with Commissioner Séjourné to discuss what’s needed to reinforce the entire automotive value…
Transport Committee MEPs scrutinise key 2025 EU transport initiatives
More funds for military mobility, EU’s automotive industry and rail, were some of the Transport Committee MEPs demands addressed to…
One Health Task Force: ECDC hosts cross-agency workshop on stakeholder engagement
The workshop brought together the five agencies of the Task Force – the ECDC, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA),…
OECD calls for redirection of government support for fisheries
More targeted government support is needed to boost resilience and productivity in fisheries, a new OECD report finds. It warns…
Nuclear materials: EU updates rules for a better supervisory system
The EU Council signed off on a revised regulation on the application of Euratom safeguards, the nuclear materials supervision system…
Finland: EU Commission approves €2.3bn state aid for the transition to net-zero
The European Commission has approved a €2.3 billion Finnish scheme to support investments in strategic sectors and to help industrial…
Europe’s auto makers and suppliers call on EU to create a better R&D environment
For well over a century, European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers have been technological pioneers. But burdensome red tape is…
Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference: Remarks by EU Commissioner Costas Kadis
"We are deeply concerned about the state of the Baltic Sea ecosystem and its declining fish stocks, which negatively impact…
Clean Industrial Deal: Speech by EU Commissioner Tzitzikostas at a T&E event
"Investment is essential if we are to accelerate the adoption of cleaner fuels. The regulatory framework—supported by ReFuelEU Aviation, FuelEU…
EU Commission publishes focus report on energy-efficient appliances
The latest generation of the energy label can be found on dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, electronic displays, light sources and…
How to channel EU project knowledge into the Raw Materials Information System
The latest report on the European Raw Materials Information System (RMIS) is now available, providing crucial insights into the role…
EU JRC Report: 221 emerging technologies that could shape Europe’s future
A new report by the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) confirms Europe’s leadership in scientific research on emerging innovations such…
MSC: EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall’s speech on mineral supply chains
"Everything on our planet is circular. The water cycle is circular. Oxygen production is circular. That's how you create almost infinite supply: you…
EU Railway Award: EU Commissioner Tzitzikostas on the renaissance of rail
"By 2025, we will present our proposal for a European high-speed rail network. This will build on past achievements, address…
ACER releases recommendations on Poland’s National Resource Adequacy Assessment
ACER recommends that the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment and the Polish TSO take these findings into account and,…
Russian President Putin discusses development of Kamchatka with Governor Solodov
Russian Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Kamchatka Territory Governor Vladimir Solodov. The head of the region briefed the President about his performance in the past…
France: EU Commission approves €500m state aid scheme for hedgerows and trees
The European Commission has approved under EU state aid rules a €500 million French aid scheme to encourage small and…
How to implement the EU Gas Package in relation to LNG issues
The latest report on "How to Implement the Gas Package in Relation to LNG Issues", published by the Council of…
US President Trump establishes the “National Energy Dominance Council”
The National Energy Dominance Council will be established within the Executive Office of the President, chaired by the Secretary of…
US President Trump prohibits federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools
The Order bars federal funds from being used to support or subsidize an educational service agency, state education agency, local…
13 persons arrested for illegally disposing 35,000 tonnes of hazardous waste
Criminals made at least €4 million by illegally disposing of medical and hazardous waste from Italy, Slovenia and Germany in…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Biocomposites by Novo Holdings and TA Associates
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Matrix Topco Limited (‘Biocomposites') of the UK by Novo…
Eurelectric: Europe needs an energy security strategy based on clean electrification
Munich, 14 February 2025 Translations are also available in French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Cables...
Western Balkans advance in environmental and climate action, but more efforts needed
An EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) report provides an overview of environment and climate achievements in the Western Balkans region,…
European automotive sector: Roundtable discussion hosted by EVP Mînzatu
In the context of the clean transition, the Executive Vice-President met with key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders…
Greece: EU Commission approves €111.7m RRF state aid for Motor Oil Hellas
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €111.7 million Greek measure to support Motor Oil Hellas, a Greek…
Gas market manipulation: French regulator fines Danske Commodities and Equinor
The Dispute Settlement and Sanctions Committee (CoRDiS) of the French energy regulatory authority (CRE) imposed an €8 million fine on Danske…
UNECE advances international cooperation on sustainable and resilient inland transport
Looking to 2030 and beyond – and recognizing the need for scaled-up action in response to climate change, technological advancements,…
EU Affordable Energy Action Plan: Eurelectric publishes its position
At two weeks from the EU Affordable Action Plan, the electricity industry calls on the EU Commission to avoid ill-designed…
DG AGRI: EU Commission appoints Pierre Bascou as Deputy Director-General
DG AGRI is the EU Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development. It drives the green and digital transition towards…
EU Presidents Costa and von der Leyen to participate in the 8th EU-South Africa summit
The main goal of the summit is to further strengthen the EU’s relations with South Africa, which is a strategic…
Strategic Dialogue meeting: Auto sector raises alarm on infrastructure and tech options
At the first Strategic Dialogue meeting tackling decarbonisation, automakers and suppliers call for feasible solutions to meet climate-neutral goals as…