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Today, the European Commission awarded the first Prize for Governance Innovations in Energy Communities. The prize recognises renewable and citizen energy communities that stand out for how they make decisions, share benefits and work with local authorities and businesses.
This summer was the summer of truth. Devastating floods in Nepal, droughts from Sudan to Central America and, in Europe, one of the worst wildfire seasons on record. At the same time as the climate crisis is unfolding, disruptions of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz are shaking global en
In July 2026, the EU held 103.5 million tonnes of emergency oil stocks. Compared with June 2026, emergency oil stocks decreased by 2.5%, while compared with July 2025, the drop was more substantial, at 4.2%.
The European Commission has approved a €2.04 billion Belgian scheme to support offshore wind energy in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal.
The European Union has joined a new global pledge on geothermal energy at the ongoing COP31 talks in Antalya, Türkiye this week.
The European Commission has today published the 2026 EU Climate Action Progress Report and Carbon Market Report.
At the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9-20 November, the European Union will work with international partners to accelerate global climate action and deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Commission and Ministers of the Central and South-East European Energy Connectivity (CESEC) High-level group met in Zagreb today to explore progress on cross-border energy infrastructure, electrification and measures to meet the challenge of high energy prices.
Tomorrow and Friday, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will be in Zagreb, Croatia, to exchange on energy and housing affordability with national and local authorities, and to participate in the Central and South-East European Energy Connectivity (CESEC) Ministerial.
The European Commission is launching the first matching round under the Biomethane Mechanism to bring potential buyers and suppliers of biomethane together across Europe.