The application period opens on 8 December until 1 April 2026. The European Commission launched the call for applications for the 2028 European Green Capital (EGC) and European Green Leaf (EGL) Awards. These prestigious titles recognise and reward European cities that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental innovation and improving the quality of life …
The European Commission presented a package of measures to simplify environmental legislation in the areas of industrial emissions, circular economy, environmental assessments and geospatial data. The changes will contribute to reducing the administrative burden for businesses, while keeping the EU’s ambitious objectives to protect the environment and human health. It will accelerate and streamline permitting processes …
The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposed Regulation on End-of-Life Vehicles, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles. The automotive industry is one of the largest users of raw materials, such as steel, aluminium, copper, and plastics. A better collection, dismantling …
Soil degradation is an issue in every EU country, with 60-70% of soils in an unhealthy state. The EU’s first law on soil monitoring and resilience enters into force on 16 December, a huge milestone that will help restore soil health. Healthy soils are essential for agricultural productivity, pest resistance, and nutritional food quality and …
The European Commission has announced the opening of three new funding opportunities under the Innovation Fund with a total budget of €5.2 billion in EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) revenues. The 2025 Net-Zero Technologies call with a budget of €2.9 billion, the third auction for hydrogen production under the European Hydrogen Bank with €1.3 billion, and the first-ever auction for decarbonisation of industrial process heat under the …
The European Commission is seeking feedback on the draft updates to 4 technical regulations on ecodesign and energy labelling of central space heaters and water heaters such as boilers or hydronic heat pumps. The consultations are open from 28 November and close on 26 December 2025. With the current rules dating back to 2013, the revision aims …
Exactly 1 year ago today, Ursula von der Leyen began her second term as President of the European Commission, and her new team, the College of Commissioners, took office. In the energy sector, with a strong mandate to act, the Commission continues its work to accelerate the clean energy transition and boost Europe’s competitiveness, under …
The Commission has granted 235 cross-border energy projects the status of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) – the second such list since its launch in 2023. The selected projects will be eligible to apply for EU financing from the Connecting Europe Facility and will benefit from expedited permitting and regulatory processes for swift execution …
To connect potential suppliers with buyers of hydrogen and its derivatives in the EU, the Commission is launching the first call for interest under the Hydrogen Mechanism. Hydrogen and its derivatives can play an important role for sectors that are hard to decarbonise and contribute to the EU reaching climate neutrality by 2050. The mechanism covers renewable or …
The Commission has published the State of the Energy Union Report 2025 and the accompanying Climate Action Progress Report 2025. They show the significant strides the EU has made in transitioning to a robust and integrated Energy Union by progressing on the clean energy transition with more renewables, addressing high and volatile energy prices and affordability, and further reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This is …