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The discussion took place against the backdrop of persistent high temperatures and record low water levels, all of which are putting pressure on electricity generation and demand in these regions.

Across Spain’s Basque Country, one LIFE project is helping restore natural areas and strengthen resilience to climate change, from coastal towns and river basins to urban areas.

The economic sector with the largest increase in greenhouse gas emissions was electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (+4.8%), while households (-1.3%), manufacturing and transportation and storage (both -0.6%) recorded the biggest decreases.

Research and innovation in the EU is equipping communities across Europe with the knowledge, tools and effective solutions to adapt to the increasing occurrence of heatwaves, as part of the rapidly changing climate.

In 2024, the total coal share in electricity production went below 10% for the first time and in 2025, it decreased further to its lowest point at 9.2%.

The Electricity Coordination Group met to discuss the electricity security of supply, in light of the heatwaves and drought currently affecting parts of Europe.

In Europe, wastewater could be reused six times more than it is now, with some zoos already demonstrating how sustainable solutions can make this possible.

At around 1 400 metres below the Brenner Pass, there are now two new cross-border connections between Austria and Italy. After the breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel on 18 September last year, Austria and Italy are now also connected through the two main railway tunnels.

With heatwaves engulfing much of Europe, teams from 7 LIFE projects attended the 2026 Urban Resilience Forum to share how their work can help cities adapt to extreme conditions brought by climate change.

North Macedonia has stepped up efforts to boost participation in the LIFE Programme through a regional outreach campaign designed to help potential applicants better understand the 2026 funding opportunities.

New harmonised EU rules to reduce the energy consumption and facilitate repair of industrial fans start to apply on 24 July 2026.

Experts from the European Commission, EU countries, industry, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and NATO met in the Oil Coordination Group yesterday.

The measures focus on the sectors with the greatest impact: energy; financial services, including crypto; trade; and the Russian military-industrial complex.

In Beijing and Shanghai, MEPs discussed the geopolitical implications of EU-China ties, while reaffirming the EU’s principled stance and commitment to dialogue. Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Commission has published 2 guidance documents on the application of Articles 25 and 26 of the Net-Zero Industry Act.