EU Commission proposes new housing rules for local authorities in stressed markets
The EU Commission has proposed an Affordable Housing Act giving national, regional and local authorities a common legal framework to…
EU Commission launches Biomethane Mechanism to connecting buyers and sellers
On Thursday, the EU Commission has launched the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials…
Pact for the Mediterranean: EU to mobilise up to €25bn for renewable energy and clean tech
On Tuesday, the European Union launched the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation (T-MED) – a flagship initiative under the Pact…
EU Commission offers €600m for cross-border energy infrastructure projects
The EU Commission has launched a new call for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects with an indicative budget of…
Citizens Energy Package: EU Commission outlines protection for vulnerable consumers
The European Commission has today issued a set of recommendations to help protect vulnerable households from energy disconnections, better manage…
Affordable housing and secure energy: EU Commissioner Jørgensen visits Spain
On Monday and Tuesday, 20-21 April, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will be in Madrid and Barcelona to discuss energy security, affordability and ways…
EU Commission seeks views on how to promote affordable housing
The EU Commission is seeking feedback on measures to alleviate pressure on the housing market which will feed into the…
EU Commission to discuss energy security, affordability, sustainability at IEA Ministerial
On Wedneday and Thursday, Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, and Commissioner for Energy and Housing,…
EU at a turning point: Jørgensen sets out vision for SMRs and energy security
At the Stakeholders’ Forum of the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen outlined the…
Offshore wind energy: EU Commissioner Jørgensen participates in North Sea Summit
On Monday, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will participate in the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, an international event hosted by the…
Affordable Housing: EU Commissioner Jørgensen welcomes Advisory Board’s input
The EU Commission welcomes the Housing Advisory Board's recommendations on how to tackle the ongoing housing crisis in Europe. Appointed…
EU Commissioner Jørgensen discusses energy and housing issues in Germany
On Monday, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, will travel to Germany for a visit focused on advancing the…
Jørgensen and Roswall to discuss energy and environment policies with G7 ministers
On Thursday and Friday, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, and EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a…
EU Commission steps up efforts to lower energy prices for industries and consumers
The EU Commission is doubling down on its efforts to lower energy prices and bring quick relief to industrial and…
EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen outlines EU Affordable Housing Plan
Speaking at the High-level Conference on Affordable and Sustainable Housing in Copenhagen, Commissioner Dan Jørgensen unveiled plans for a new…
Energy efficiency: More than 350,000 European companies to get EU financing support
More than 350,000 companies across Europe are set to make energy efficiency gains through a €17.5 billion financing initiative by the…
EU Commissioner Jørgensen backs nuclear energy role in climate and energy security
At the General Assembly of the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen underlined nuclear’s…
EU Commission seeks views on the first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation on the European Affordable Housing Plan, which addresses the housing crisis that continues…
EU Commission unveils implementation package for Energy Performance of Buildings
The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive support package to help EU countries implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.…
Russian gas and oil: EU Commission presents phase-out roadmap until the end of 2027
Today in the plenary session of the European Parliament, the EU Commission announced a legislative proposal to gradually and effectively…
Gas storage: MEPs extend filling obligation with higher flexibility to bring down prices
The draft law, adopted by the EU Parliament on Thursday, seeks to fight speculation on the gas market and bring…
EU to fully end its dependency on Russian energy supplies
The EU will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing…
EU Commissioner Jørgensen discusses the future of nuclear energy with industry
Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, is hosting a dialogue today in Brussels with representatives of the nuclear…
EU Commissioner Jørgensen to reaffirm energy cooperation with Azerbaijan
EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen visits Baku on Friday to reaffirm the strategic energy partnership between the EU and Azerbaijan.…
Joint gas purchasing: Very good results for 2nd mid-term demand aggregation
The EU Commission has confirmed the outcome of the 2nd mid-term round for joint gas purchasing under AggregateEU. The figures show that…
Affordable Energy: EU Commissioner Jørgensen’s statement in the EU Parliament debate
"What do all of these actions mean for homes and businesses in Europe? Taken together, we have the potential to…
Phase-out of Russian gas and commodities: Statement by EU Commissioner Jørgensen
"EU sanctions also target Russian oil imports, and significant progress has been made in this area. Russian oil now accounts…
EU Commission and EIB to found investment platform for affordable and sustainable housing
EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen joins EIB Group President Nadia Calviño to start laying the foundations of…
EP Special Committee on the Housing Crisis: Statement by EU Commissioner Jørgensen
"In 2023, around 10% of the EU population spent 40% or more of their disposable income on housing and related costs. And…
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…
Baltic States join the EU electricity grid, fully disconnected from Belarus and Russia
As of today, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. They successfully integrated into the EU…
FT-Iberdrola Energy Policy Forum: Speech by EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen
"Before the end of this month, I will present an Action Plan for Affordable Energy, a key part of our…
EU invests over €1.2bn in cross-border energy infrastructure to boost competitiveness
The EU Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which have obtained…