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The European Commission has published an evaluation study assessing how a possible new EU energy label for computers would be understood and used by consumers to support more informed purchasing choices.

Despite lower gas storage levels compared to previous years, the Member States and the Commission consider there is no immediate risk for security of gas supply in the EU.

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a capacity mechanism for Germany available from 2031.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €9.2 billion of new financing to strengthen Europe's competitiveness, accelerate the energy transition and deepen strategic partnerships around the world.

The discussion took place against the backdrop of persistent high temperatures and record low water levels, all of which are putting pressure on electricity generation and demand in these regions.

The economic sector with the largest increase in greenhouse gas emissions was electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (+4.8%), while households (-1.3%), manufacturing and transportation and storage (both -0.6%) recorded the biggest decreases.

In 2024, the total coal share in electricity production went below 10% for the first time and in 2025, it decreased further to its lowest point at 9.2%.

The Electricity Coordination Group met to discuss the electricity security of supply, in light of the heatwaves and drought currently affecting parts of Europe.

Experts from the European Commission, EU countries, industry, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and NATO met in the Oil Coordination Group yesterday.