Energy
EU Ministers Back Grid Overhaul
The Council position opens negotiations on faster permits, stronger interconnections and security rules for Europe’s power networks EU energy ministers agreed a common position on Friday on a major package...
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Record Heat Turns Europe’s Warnings Into an Emergency
France, Spain and the UK have set or challenged June heat records as health, infrastructure and wildfire risks rise across the continent Europe’s late-June heatwave has moved from forecast warning...
Energy
Methane Rules Put EU Energy Security on the Table
Energy ministers meet in Luxembourg as pressure grows over importer obligations due from 2027 EU energy ministers are meeting in Luxembourg on Friday with methane rules moving from a technical...
Environment
Average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans significantly decreased in 2025 | Press releases
Press releasePublished 25 Jun 2026ImageMichael Fousert on UnsplashAverage carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles or vans registered in Europe decreased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency…
Environment
France Heatwave Turns Deadly
Red alerts widen as officials warn of record heat, drowning risks and pressure on public services France is facing a severe public-safety emergency as an exceptional early-summer heatwave spreads across...
Environment
Heat Pumps Cut Into Europe’s Gas Exposure
New market figures show clean heating is becoming an energy-security issue as well as a climate policy choice Europe’s heat pump rollout avoided an estimated €9.7 billion in energy import...
Environment
Diversifying Europe’s protein supply could cut emissions and reliance on imported feed | Press releases
Press releasePublished 22 Jun 2026Broadening the range of proteins that Europe produces and consumes could strengthen food security, improve resilience, enhance competitiveness and reduce environmental pressures, according to a new...
Environment
Spain’s Heatwave Turns June Into a Health Alert
An early summer surge is putting millions at risk as extreme heat becomes a public-safety issue across Europe Spain entered its first major heatwave of the summer on Sunday, 21...
Environment
EEA and Eionet welcome Ukraine as a cooperating country
The EEA Management Board formally endorsed Ukraine today as a cooperating country to the EEA and Eionet. Ukraine becomes the eighth EEA cooperating country, joining the Republic of Moldova and...
Economy
EU Rushes Fertiliser Relief for Farmers
Ministers back fast-track CAP flexibility as high input costs sharpen Europe’s food security debate EU governments have moved to accelerate emergency support for farmers hit by rising fertiliser prices, giving...