The measure will support Uniper Hydrogen GmbH in the implementation of its ‘CHESS’ project. The project concerns the construction and operation of an electrolyser with a capacity of 30 MW, which will operate with energy from renewable sources.
The unprecedented visit of the College of EU Commissioners early in the new mandate, underscores the strong momentum in EU-India relations. It follows President von der Leyen’s announcement of a new strategic agenda with India, set to be unveiled at this year’s EU-India Summit. The visit highlights the significance of deepening cooperation in key areas essential to the prosperity and security of both Europe and India.
EU Commissioner Dombrovskis announced that the EU Commission plans to roll out simplification packages covering key areas such as sustainability reporting, EU investment instruments, small mid-caps, digital tools, agriculture, and more. The upcoming proposals will target the regulatory “triangle” made up of the Taxonomy Regulation, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €240 million loan to Slovakia for co-funding of EU-supported green and digital projects across the country. The credit is the first part of an €800 million EIB loan approved to Slovakia for national contributions mandatory for European Union-supported project which bring billions of euros to member states annually.
Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a revised Belgian support measure for the lifetime extension of two nuclear reactors, Doel 4 and Tihange 3.
The European Commission has published a State aid brief on the use of the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (‘TCTF’). The Commission adopted the TCTF on 9 March 2023 to foster support measures in sectors which are key for the transition to a net-zero economy.
“Europe and its regions stand at a pivotal crossroads. We face numerous challenges: growing global competition, the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, energy crises, and the pressing need to transition to sustainable energy sources. We must also prioritize the circular economy and adopt more responsible and innovative industrial models” – EU Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto.
“If we were better at exploiting the grid we have, and we can be, via digitalization and AI, and better planning and better coordination of maintenance, small things they might seem like, but they can really make a difference. Then we could avoid a lot of curtailment. In Germany alone, the curtailment every year equals the lost revenue of 4 billion euros” – EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen
There is an urgent need to adapt healthcare systems to better meet the needs of the growing number of people with chronic conditions, according to the findings of the first international OECD survey of patients with chronic health conditions, the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS).
Over 170 policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society, and academic representatives have signalled commitments to integrate natural capital into decision-making across Southeast Asia in three virtual workshops under the EU-ASEAN Dialogue on Natural Capital from October 2024 to February 2025.
EU Member States gave a positive opinion to the EU Commission proposal to mobilise €98,6 million from the agricultural reserve to directly support farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia and Hungary who have been impacted by exceptional adverse climatic events and natural disasters since spring 2024.
During the first-ever visit of a European Commission President to the Caribbean, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to deepening its relations and partnership with the region.
“The EU has a strong track record with ecodesign and energy labelling, achieving to date a 12% reduction in energy consumption – corresponding to more than Belgium’s and Czechia’s combined energy usage. This benefits our strategic autonomy and supports businesses. 93% of consumers recognise the energy label, boosting demand for higher-rated products” – EU Commissioner Roswall.
On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol and the European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Joergensen, to the NATO Headquarters for a meeting with the North Atlantic Council.
The EU Commission welcomes a provisional agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive. This Directive will promote a circular economy throughout the EU, notably by fostering innovation and moving towards more sustainable industrial and consumer practices.
The EU Commission is presenting its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of farming and food in Europe. This roadmap sets the stage for an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented and fair agri-food system for current and future generations of farmers and agri-food operators.
European auto makers and suppliers today met with Commissioner Séjourné to discuss what’s needed to reinforce the entire automotive value chain, from batteries and critical raw materials to accessible, affordable energy for both industry and consumers.
More funds for military mobility, EU’s automotive industry and rail, were some of the Transport Committee MEPs demands addressed to Commissioner Tzitzikostas on Wednesday.
The workshop brought together the five agencies of the Task Force – the ECDC, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Environmental Agency (EEA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Several agencies contributed by developing a shared stakeholder engagement methodology and providing expert facilitation.
More targeted government support is needed to boost resilience and productivity in fisheries, a new OECD report finds. It warns that 65% of subsidies in 41 countries risk encouraging overfishing and illegal practices without strong management. Sustainable fish stocks are key to livelihoods, food security, and marine conservation.
The EU Council signed off on a revised regulation on the application of Euratom safeguards, the nuclear materials supervision system within the Euratom Community which guarantees the peaceful use of nuclear materials. The new rules aim to simplify Euratom safeguards and align them with technological progress.
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