Energy Policy in the EU

Latest news on the energy policy of the European Union.

AFIR: 'Infrastructure gap' will limit CO2 reductions from road transport — 28 March 2023, 23:16 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) welcomes the fact that MEPs and national ministers struck an agreement last night on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which governs the EU-wide deployment of charging and refuelling stations for all vehicle segments.

Electric car charging set to become more convenient, especially for fast chargers — 28 March 2023, 23:12 CET

Electric car drivers in Europe will as of 2025 benefit from more charging points, which to date has been a sticking point in the rollout of greener cars.

Landmark deal to boost Europe's alternative fuels infrastructure — 29 March 2023, 23:07 CET

The EU's Parliament and Council reached political agreement Tuesday to boost the number of publicly accessible electric recharging and hydrogen refuelling stations.

EU agrees draft deal to decarbonise maritime sector — 24 March 2023, 18:28 CET

More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the maritime sector in the EU, following Thursday's provisional political agreement between the Council and the European Parliament.

EU launches large-scale renewable energy skills partnership — 21 March 2023, 18:57 CET

Renewable energy trade associations and clean technologies installers with EU support have set up a large-scale skills partnership for the renewable energy industrial ecosystem.

Brussels outlines new framework for net-zero technologies — 16 March 2023, 18:54 CET

The EU Commission proposed a 'Net-Zero Industry Act' Thursday to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition.

Net-Zero Industry Act and the European Hydrogen Bank - guide — 16 March 2023, 18:34 CET

The European Commission proposed on 16 March the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition.

Consumers to get much-needed extra protections from their energy suppliers — 14 March 2023, 19:13 CET

Consumers would get extra protections from their energy suppliers, according to new proposals the European Commission published today to revamp the bloc's electricity market.

EU electricity market reform to boost renewables, protect consumers — 14 March 2023, 18:17 CET

The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU's electricity market Tuesday, to speed up uptake in renewables and the phase-out of gas, and better protect consumers from future price spikes.

Revision of the EU's internal electricity market design - guide — 14 March 2023, 18:18 CET

The European Commission proposed on 14 March to reform the EU's electricity market design to accelerate a surge in renewables and the phase-out of gas, make consumer bills less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices, better protect consumers from future price spikes and potential market manipulation, and make the EU's industry clean and more competitive.

New 2030 targets for EU energy efficiency "lack ambition" — 14 March 2023, 00:02 CET

EU presidency and European Parliament negotiators struck a provisional political agreement Friday to reduce final energy consumption at EU level by 11.7% in 2030.

BEUC urges EU member states not to delay the adoption of clean car targets any further — 07 March 2023, 22:41 CET

Due to pressure from Germany, EU member states are delaying the signing off of a new EU law which would eliminate CO2 emissions from new cars by 2035. The request by national politicians to introduce a loophole for cars running on synthetic 'e-fuels' in the law runs against the interest of drivers, as it will be much more costly than going electric.

EU to boost renewable hydrogen economy — 02 March 2023, 18:51 CET

The EU Commission and key stakeholders signed a joint declaration Wednesday highlighting the key role of sustained efforts in renewable hydrogen research and innovation.

EU targets bottom trawling in new sustainable ocean plan — 21 February 2023, 23:17 CET

The European Commission presented a package of measures Tuesday to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries sector including reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Energy transition in EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors - guide — 21 February 2023, 22:55 CET

The European Commission presented on 21 February a package of measures to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries and aquaculture sector. One of the key actions is an Energy Transition Partnership for EU Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Brussels sets out rules for renewable hydrogen — 13 February 2023, 23:17 CET

The EU Commission proposed Monday detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts under the Renewable Energy Directive.

EU Delegated Acts on Renewable Hydrogen - guide — 13 February 2023, 23:12 CET

The European Commission proposed on 13 February detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts required under the Renewable Energy Directive.

EuroCommerce supports roll-out of charging infrastructure for e-mobility, but calls for flexibility and SME mindset — 09 February 2023, 22:15 CET

On 9 February, the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) adopted the report on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), including requirements on charging stations for non-residential buildings.

Progress towards internal electricity market slow: EU auditors — 31 January 2023, 22:50 CET

Despite ambitious projections, the EU has made slow progress towards its goal of connecting electricity markets to ensure access to cheap power for citizens and businesses, EU auditors said Tuesday.

Affordable clean energy the goal as EU eyes electricity market reform — 23 January 2023, 23:41 CET

The EU launched a consultation Monday on reform of Europe's electricity market design to protect against price volatility, support access to secure clean energy, and make the market more resilient.

RePowerEU: European Parliament votes to weaken EU environmental rules — 14 December 2022, 23:54 CET

In its vote on changes to the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) under the RePowerEU package, the European Parliament today rubber stamped the Commission's proposed weakening of environmental rules by exempting certain renewable energy projects from important legislation such as environmental impact assessments (EIAs).

EU institutions strike deal on energy measures in national recovery plans — 14 December 2022, 23:40 CET

Euro-MPs struck a deal with EU ministers Wednesday on the inclusion of REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans to support independence from Russian fossil fuels and the green transition.

EU delivers energy equipment, emergency aid to Ukraine — 17 November 2022, 22:38 CET

The Commission is coordinating a new aid delivery of over 1,800 tonnes in emergency assistance this month, including in the area of energy, to support Ukraine via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

EU vows support for Ukraine's embattled energy sector — 03 November 2022, 22:54 CET

Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson paid a visit to Ukraine Tuesday to discuss with President Volodymyr Zelensky and international partners the immediate concrete support for its battered energy sector.

EUR 3 bn call to boost EU energy independence from Russian fossil fuels — 07 November 2022, 23:36 CET

The EU launched the third call for large-scale projects under its Innovation Fund Thursday, with additional support for ending EU dependence on Russian fossil fuels.