IMF urges Europe to accelerate AI push as market and labour risks mount
Europe must become an AI provider, builder and adopter to protect its competitiveness and social model, IMF Managing Director Kristalina…
Eurostat: Renewables generated 54.1% of EU electricity in second quarter of 2026
Renewable electricity’s share slipped marginally from 54.3% a year earlier. National shares of renewables ranged from 97.7% in Latvia to…
ENTSO-E links future-proof electricity bills to investment in future-proof power grids
Backing the EU Commission’s Electrification Action Plan and an indicative 2040 target, ENTSO-E calls for faster grid investment, more flexibility…
IEA: Phase-out of Russian gas opens diversification opportunities for Central and Eastern Europe
Ending Russian gas imports by late 2027 will remove around 33 bcm of annual supply by 2028. The IEA says…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Caruna by Iberdrola Energía Internacional
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Caruna Networks Oy of…
Team Europe commits €57.8 million to South African hydrogen and minerals projects
The EU Commission and EU Member States (Team Europe) have launched two Global Gateway projects worth over €57.8 million to…
EU Commission backs EIB loan of up to €40 million for Finnish nuclear heating
Backed by InvestEU, the EIB will lend Steady Energy up to €40 million to develop a small modular reactor for…
EU Commission opens call for electricity and smart grid infrastructure projects
The EU Commission invites applications for Project of Common Interest or Project of Mutual Interest status under TEN-E. Electricity transmission…
EU Commission launches academy to support energy reform implementation
The EU Commission and European University Institute are launching the Energy Regulation Academy to help national authorities implement electricity market…
ACER backs Austria–Slovenia bi-directional gas flow exemption until 2029
ACER supports extending the exemption from building gas reverse-flow capacity from Slovenia to Austria until November 2029, finding no market…
Christof Lessenich to become the new ACER Director
The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has announced Christof Lessenich as its next Director. ACER, an EU…
IEA expects record coal demand as Middle East conflict drives up gas prices
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts global coal consumption will rise by 1.2% to a record 8.94bn tonnes, reversing an…
Germany and UAE launch strategic dialogue with €40bn investment package
During Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s first state visit to Germany, the two countries launched a Strategic Dialogue and announced a…
EU Commission launches medical radioisotope strategy to reduce dependence on Russia
More than 10 million medical procedures in the EU use radioisotopes each year, yet parts of the supply chain still…
EP Committee advances TEN-E overhaul to strengthen grids and lower prices
The EP Industry Committee has endorsed revised rules for trans-European energy networks (TEN-E), covering the pipelines, cables and facilities carrying…
EEA report says clean energy tech drives EU jobs but skills shortages threaten growth
Clean energy technologies support 1.8 million jobs across the EU, with wind, solar PV, heat pumps and batteries driving employment…
EU auditors warn REPowerEU is falling short on investment and energy independence
The European Court of Auditors says REPowerEU lacks effective governance and has mobilised only €54.3bn of the €300bn in additional…
EIB lends €1bn to Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth energy island
The EIB has granted Elia Transmission Belgium a €1bn green credit facility for the second phase of the Princess Elisabeth…
IEA: China’s battery rise offers lessons for diversifying global supply chains
Lithium-ion batteries have grown into a $150bn market, with China now producing 85% of global supply. In its latest commentary,…
ACER urges better modelling as Portugal’s data centre power demand surges
ACER says Portugal’s national electricity adequacy assessment may overstate supply risks through 2035 by assuming rapid demand growth, notably from…
EU Commission tests new energy label for computers ahead of delegated act
An EU Commission study recommends a double-scale energy label for high-end computers and a single scale for everyday devices. Consumers…
IAEA urges Finland to strengthen coordination for nuclear emergency response
An IAEA peer review found Finland well prepared for nuclear and radiological emergencies but called for stronger national coordination, a…
Portugal: EU Commission greenlights €30m aid for agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture
The EU Commission has approved a €30 million State aid scheme for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel…
Electricity security: EU Commission approves German capacity mechanism worth up to €35.2bn
The EU Commission has cleared Germany’s capacity mechanism under State aid rules, with delivery starting in 2031. The scheme is…
Síkela sets out new EU Arctic policy principles: self-determination, resilience and partnership
EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela says the forthcoming update of the EU Arctic Policy will be built around Arctic self-determination, economic…
IAEA launches ATLAS initiative for nuclear-powered shipping and floating nuclear plants
The IAEA’s new ATLAS initiative brings governments, regulators and industry together to develop safety, security, safeguards and regulatory frameworks for…
EU Commission approves acquisition of Anwim by EEP, Ara Partners and Stonepeak
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Anwim S.A. of Poland by Energy Equation Partners Limited…
EU Commission clears €285m Italian state aid for agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture
Italy can provide €285 million in grants and tax advantages to agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies hit by higher fuel…
EIB approves €9.2bn for EU businesses, energy autonomy and global partnerships
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a major financing package aimed at strengthening European competitiveness and reducing dependence on…
EU Commission clears acquisition of joint control of Eurowind Energy by Norlys, EWH and Blackstone
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Eurowind Energy by Norlys and EWE Holding, all of…
Nordic energy report calls for operational readiness against growing security threats
A new Nordic report warns that geopolitical tensions, vulnerable infrastructure and rapidly rising electricity demand are testing one of Europe’s…
EU Commission approves creation of joint venture by C2X and CPCM
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation a joint venture by C2X Ltd of UK…
Von der Leyen urges 46% electrification target to end fossil fuel price exposure
In a video message to the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe…
EU Commission approves creation of joint venture by CMA CGM and TotalEnergies
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by CMA CGM S.A.…
EU Commission clears €4.5m German fuel state aid for fishing and aquaculture companies
The German scheme will compensate fishing and aquaculture companies for 70% of the estimated increase in fuel costs linked to…
EU Commission: Power supply stable despite heat and low water levels
The European Commission says electricity security of supply remains stable in Central and South-East Europe despite persistent high temperatures and…
EU Commission greenlights acquisition of Avenir by SNL and NYK
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Avenir LNG Limited by…
EU Commission issues fiscal flexibility guidance for energy security spending
The EU Commission has issued guidance allowing Member States to seek an extension of the National Escape Clause to qualifying…
EU Commission clears acquisition of MHBF Renewables by Brookfield and Mitsubishi HC Capital
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of MHBF Renewable Holdings Limited of the UK by Brookfield…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Everllence by Volkswagen and Bain Capital
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Everllence SE by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, both of Germany, and…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Ionchi by Mercedes, BMW and Seres
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Beijing IONCHI New Energy Technology by Mercedes-Benz Group China,…
EU Commission approves €700,000 Maltese State aid for fisheries hit by fuel costs
The EU Commission has approved a €700,000 Maltese State aid scheme for fishing companies facing higher fuel prices linked to…
EU Commission clears creation of a joint venture by Atlas Holdings and KPS
The EU Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by Atlas FRM LLC (‘Atlas Holdings') and KPS Capital…
ECB blog: Electrification is key to shielding Europe from future energy shocks
The official ECB Blog draws a direct lesson from the oil crises of the 1970s: diversifying supply is not enough.…
EBA finds EU banks’ climate risk exposures are stable while data quality improves
The EBA’s latest ESG risk dashboard shows that transition and physical climate risk exposures across EU and EEA banks remained…
EU Commission approves €780m Dutch renewable hydrogen state aid scheme
The EU Commission has cleared a €780 million Dutch State aid scheme expected to support around 400 MW of electrolysis…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Flender by Triton
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of Flender Group GmbH of Germany by Triton Fund 6…
EU Commission probes ECT arbitration award against Spain over renewable support
he EU Commission has opened an in-depth State aid investigation into compensation awarded to Japan’s JGC Holdings after Spain changed…
IEA: Trade barriers and surplus capacity redraw energy technology manufacturing
In a new commentary, the IEA finds that the market for key energy technologies surpassed USD 1.1 trillion in 2025,…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Formosa 2 by PSPIB and JERA Nex bp
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Formosa 2 International Investment…