EU Energy News
Aggregated news from EU DG Energy, CINEA, and EU Parliament covering energy transition, clean energy funding, and policy developments.
Last updated: 5 Jul 2026
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The European Commission welcomes the inauguration of the electricity interconnection inaugurated today between Spain and Portugal. The commissioning of this new electricity interconnection between northern Portugal and Galicia in North-West Spain marks a key energy milestone.
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced today the disbursement of €2.5 billion from the Modernisation Fund to support 51 energy-related projects in 11 EU Member States.
Experts from the Commission, EU countries and stakeholder associations discussed the security of EU gas supply at yesterday’s Gas Coordination Group, taking stock of the current market situation and winter preparedness.
In the first quarter of 2026, 45.5% of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. This represents an increase from the same quarter of 2025, when the share was 42.7%.
Montreal, 29 June - Today, the European Commission and Canada convened the EU-Canada Energy Security Business Roundtable on the sidelines of the 11th IEA Energy Efficiency Conference in Montreal, reaffirming their commitment to a stronger transatlantic energy partnership.
In 2025, according to preliminary data, the supply of natural gas and renewable energy in the EU grew compared with 2024, while the supply of coal and petroleum products decreased.
The European Commission has rallied a number of EU energy ministers, storage developers and manufacturers, renewable energy developers, energy-consuming industries and financial institutions around the first-ever EU tripartite agreement on energy storage.
In a meeting of the Oil Coordination Group held today, the Commission and EU countries discussed the security of oil supply situation in the EU in light of recent reports on ongoing negotiations in the Middle East.
Today, the Commission has opened a call for applications under the TEN-E Regulation for energy infrastructure projects in the hydrogen, electrolyser and CO₂ categories seeking Project of Common Interest (PCI) or Project of Mutual Interest (PMI) status.
Over the past four years, G7+ countries have channelled €1.95 billion through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, managed by the Energy Community Secretariat, making a substantial contribution to Ukraine’s energy resilience. All resources available under the Fund have been fully allocated in line with
At the 8th edition of the London Climate Action Week, with the backing of the European Commission, important international milestones were reached on expanding electrification and reducing methane emissions.
European consumers, suppliers and retailers of home appliances, electronic devices and tyres are set to benefit from simplified rules on labelling proposed by the European Commission today.
We invite all governments to join Electrify Now, and for members of industry, IFIs, private finance and beyond – whose capital, expertise and convening power will be essential – to collaborate with us in this crucial endeavour.
Reducing methane emissions across all sectors is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to limit the rise of near-term global temperatures. It helps improve air quality, supports healthier people and communities, and is a smart business practice.
The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest under the Better Homes Partnerships initiative to identify concrete projects, partnerships and replicable solutions that can help accelerate affordable, high-quality home renovations across the EU.