The last Thursday, President von der Leyen has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. This dialogue marks the start of an inclusive and collaborative process aimed at addressing critical challenges facing the sector and ensuring its continued success as a […]
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Europe teams up with partners and launches global forum to accelerate the clean energy transition
A new Global Energy Transition Forum was launched today in the margins of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen along with international partners. The forum will bring around the table partners across the world, from Brazil to Canada, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Peru, South Africa, the United […]
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Commission approves €81m Spanish state aid to support production of synthetic diamonds
The Commission approved on 16 December last, under EU state aid rules, Spanish aid worth €81 million to support Diamond Foundry Europe in setting up a new factory for the production of semi-conductor grade synthetic diamonds in Trujillo. The measure will contribute to the EU’s strategic objectives related to job creation, regional development and the […]
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Biorefinery advances waste treatment in Zaragoza
In October 2024, the EU-funded CIRCULAR BIOCARBON project inaugurated its flagship biorefinery in Zaragoza. The biorefinery will be used to transform sewage sludge and the organic fraction of urban solid waste, such as food residues and garden waste, into high added value products such as biopolymers, biofertilisers and green graphene. Biodegradable waste is a key […]
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Commission and EIB announce new partnership to support investments in the European battery manufacturing value chain
Today, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are announcing a new partnership to support investments in the EU’s battery manufacturing sector. This partnership will see a €200 million top-up (loan guarantee) to the InvestEU programme from the EU Innovation Fund. It comes in addition to €1 billion in grants to support electric vehicle battery […]
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Spanish group NorteGas backed with €80 million to build biomethane plants in Spain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Nortegas Group a framework financing of up to €80 million to enable group subsidiary Nortegas Renovables to finance the construction of biomethane plants in Spain and launch a digital operations centre. The EIB and InvestEU-financed project will enable the development of the first phase of Nortegas Renovables’ strategic plan, […]
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Geothermal energy: Potential and benefits
Geothermal energy has significant potential to assist in achieving EU targets for the uptake of renewables and the decarbonisation of the energy sector, particularly for heating and cooling. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source harnessed from the thermal energy stored in rocks and fluids deep within the earth’s crust. Drilled wells connect the fluid […]
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Eurobarometer shows Europeans want more support for saving energy and adopting clean energies
A wide-ranging survey published today shows that European citizens support the energy policy pursued by the EU in the last five years. Looking ahead, they express their strong backing for more EU-wide coordination, and even more efforts at EU and national level to make energy prices more affordable, as we pursue the clean energy transition and ensure our energy […]
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State of the Energy Union Report 2024 shows EU progress to ensure secure, competitive and affordable energy for all
Today, the Commission has published the State of the Energy Union Report 2024 which describes how the EU has managed unprecedented challenges in the energy policy landscape during this Commission’s mandate, equipping the EU with a regulatory framework for pursuing the clean energy transition and laying the foundations for renewed economic growth and competitiveness. Crucially, over the past years, the EU has […]
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