The European Commission has published the EU Climate Action Progress Report for 2026 and the Carbon Market Report, which show that the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to fall, clean technologies are expanding, and EU Member States have an increasing amount of ETS revenue to invest in decarbonisation. These developments demonstrate how the transition […]
The Commission is strengthening Europe’s position as the world’s leading tourist destination
The European Commission has presented a new EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, with the aim of boosting the sector’s competitiveness, sustainability and resilience. The strategy will help businesses to grow and workers to develop their skills, support destinations in developing a balanced tourism offering, improve the traveller experience and maintain Europe’s position as the world’s […]
The EU is investing more than 390 million euros in 135 new climate and environment projects
The European Commission awarded more than 390 million eurosto135 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for the Environment and Climate Action. The amount allocated represents more than half of the total investment required for these projects, which stands at 579 million euros. The remaining funding comes from national, regional and local governments, public-private […]
The Commission has awarded the new 2026 European Bauhaus Prizes to sustainable, inclusive and beautiful projects
The European Commission has awarded the 2026 New European Bauhaus (NEB) Awards to 13 winners from various EU countries, Ukraine and North Macedonia, as well as Japan and Brazil, who emerged victorious in the international competition. Now in their sixth year, the NEB Awards recognise exceptional projects, concepts and ideas that combine sustainability, inclusion and […]
The Commission sets out the next chapter for the European Capitals of Culture following more than 40 years of success
The European Commission is renewing and strengthening the framework for the European Capitals of Culture beyond 2033, applying the lessons learnt from more than forty years of experience to the next generation of the programme. The aim is to simplify the selection process, strengthen the long-term legacy and sustainability planning, and facilitate joint applications from […]
The Commission launches the European Housing Alliance
The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, is inviting Member States, regions, cities and other stakeholders across the EU to join the first European Housing Alliance. This historic initiative aims to strengthen cooperation, mutual learning and the exchange of best practices on housing across the EU. It will contribute to the on-the-ground implementation […]
Participation – Europe on Track 12 Final Conference – Belgium
Europe on Track 12 is holding its Final Conference in Brussels (Belgium), bringing together young change-makers, experts and policymakers to address eco-anxiety and its impact on Europe’s youth. Over four days (27–30 June 2026), you will take part in workshops, expert discussions and policy-making sessions alongside our ambassadors and key stakeholders. Participation requirements: Young people […]
The EU Ecolabel is making great strides in 2026, becoming increasingly established
The latest figures for March 2026 confirm that theEU Ecolabelis playing an increasingly important role in Europe’s green transition. Thanks to its continued growth across all product groups and countries, the scheme is helping to embed sustainability into everyday purchasing decisions. AsofMarch 2026,animpressive116,692 products, covering both goods and services, have been awarded the EU Ecolabel, […]
Prizes – New European Bauhaus Prizes and Boost 2026
Last February 20, the European Commission opened applications for several awards celebrating innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB): The sixth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes and the second edition of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities invite trailblazers from across Europe and beyond to present beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive projects with the […]