Energy Policy in the EU

Latest news on the energy policy of the European Union.

EU attracts over 13.4 bcm of gas in first joint gas purchasing tender — 16 May 2023, 18:27 CET

The EU attracted bids from 25 supplying companies equivalent to more than 13.4 billion cubic meters of gas (bcm) Tuesday, in the first-ever international tender for joint purchasing of EU gas supplies.

EU Energy Platform — 16 May 2023, 14:18 CET

The aim of the EU Energy Platform is to coordinate EU action and negotiations with external upstream suppliers to prevent EU countries from outbidding each other. It can also use the weight of the EU - as one of the biggest consumers of gas in the world - to achieve better conditions for all EU consumers.

Commission launches first EU tender for 11.6bcm joint gas purchases — 11 May 2023, 01:44 CET

The EU Commission launched an international tender for joint purchasing of EU gas supplies Wednesday, leveraging the EU's collective economic weight through its 'AggregateEU' mechanism.

MEPs, Council reach deal on greener aviation fuels — 26 April 2023, 23:23 CET

European Parliament and Council negotiators reached political agreement Tuesday to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector.

EU launches first call for companies to jointly buy gas — 25 April 2023, 22:17 CET

The EU Commission launched Tuesday a process for European companies to register their gas purchase needs via the AggregateEU mechanism, to prepare for the joint purchasing of gas at EU level.

Joint gas purchasing: AggregateEU mechanism to increase energy security for Europe — 25 April 2023, 21:47 CET

The European Commission launched on 25 April 2023 a first-of-a-kind process for European companies to register their gas purchase needs via the AggregateEU mechanism, to prepare for the joint purchasing of gas at EU level.

Brussels to tighten 'standby' rules for electrical appliances — 18 April 2023, 16:29 CET

The EU Commission adopted Monday new EU rules to reduce the energy consumption of electrical appliances such as washing machines and TV sets when in ‘standby' mode.

RED alert: EU prescription for the climate is to burn more trees — 30 March 2023, 23:38 CET

After a long night of negotiating, EU co-legislators agreed on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). The agreement, which bundles both revisions under the Fit for 55 package and RePowerEU, should be the Union's road map towards a renewable future. But WWF believes that the failure to tackle the biomass problem and the gutting of important nature protection rules means a lot of harm will be done along the way.

EU strikes deal to boost use of renewable energy — 30 March 2023, 22:02 CET

European Council and Parliament negotiators reached provisional political agreement Thursday to set a renewable energy target of 42.5% by 2030 with an additional 2.5% indicative top up for 45%.

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.