The EU has deployed assistance to France and Spain through the European Civil Protection Mechanism (ECPM) in response to the forest fires that have triggered one of the largest evacuation operations in Europe, displacing more than 300,000 people in both countries. In France, the EU has deployed seven aeroplanes and four helicopters from the Czech […]
Read More
New EU energy regulations: cleaner and safer energy and greater consumer protection
New rules for the electricity and gas markets are coming into force across the EU. Their aim is to achieve a cleaner, safer and more resilient European energy system. They protect citizens from fluctuations in energy prices and give them greater rights and control over their energy choices. Revised electricity market rules: more choice and […]
Read More
The Commission approves advance payments for Malta, Portugal and Spain under the EUSF to help them recover from the storms
The European Commission has approved advance payments totalling 103.6 million euros for Malta, Portugal and Spain under the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), with the aim of alleviating the financial burden of reconstruction efforts following the damage caused by the devastating storms that struck these countries in January and February 2026. The advance payments have […]
Read More
Commission provides clarity on how to effectively implement EU rules to reduce methane emissions
The conflict in the Middle East has forced the EU to compete for supplies on global oil and gas markets, which have seen a significant reduction in supply and increased prices. Against the backdrop of such global uncertainty and energy markets tightness, the European Commission is working with Member States and industry to ensure that […]
Read More
Commission boosts Europe’s competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review
The Commission presented last July 17 an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market to support EU’s industry in the clean transition and electrification. Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels has repeatedly exposed it to geopolitical shocks. These have driven up energy prices for both households and companies, and dragged down our competitiveness. […]
Read More
The EU is allocating 20 million euros in humanitarian aid following the earthquakes in Venezuela
The European Union is to allocate a further 10 million euros in humanitarian aid to support the communities in Venezuela hardest hit by the recent earthquakes. The remaining 10 million euros, subject to approval by the budgetary authority, will be used to support search and rescue operations, medical teams and other specialist equipment, in addition […]
Read More
The Commission is updating the scope of digital products and tools to support the implementation of the EU Regulation on deforestation
On 13 July, the Commission adopted two measures to support the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will begin to apply by the end of December. A Delegated Act updates and simplifies the list of products covered by the Regulation, while an Implementing Act sets out the functioning of the Information System for submitting due diligence statements […]
Read More
MEPs strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism and close legal loopholes
MEPs on the Environment Committee have backed the extension of the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism to cover products derived from the supply chain and the creation of a fund to support industry’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The Committee on the Environment, Climate Change and Food Security adopted its position on the proposed amendments […]
Read More
The EU is deploying aid to help fight forest fires and tackle the numerous blazes ravaging Portugal and France
As Europe is fighting wildfires in several Member States, the Commission is swiftly mobilising assistance via the EU civil protection mechanism (UCPM). Over the weekend, Portugal and France have activated the UCPM due to devastating wildfires, with several of them active simultaneously and burning thousands of hectares. France activated the UCPM on 5 July. The European Commission […]
Read More