EU Energy News

On Wednesday morning, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US Joint Statement. Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Chair of the International Trade committee will hold a press conference after tonight's negotiations between Members and Council on the work on the deal around EU-US trade relations Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks. Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The new regulation replaces measures due to expire on 30 June 2026 and will help protect the EU steel industry from the negative effects of a global steel surplus. Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, the first laureates of the European Order of Merit were honoured for their significant contribution to EU integration and values in a ceremony at the European Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

As the European Union continues to phase out polluting fossil fuels, more focus is on low-emissions technologies like nuclear to power our economy.

Today the European Commission launched a new call for proposals with co-funding of up to €300,000 to support awareness-raising initiatives focused on Arctic communities, including youth and indigenous people.

Tuesday 19 May Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

While there are no shortages of fuel in the EU at present, regional supply constraints could arise in the next weeks if the blockage of oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz does not get resolved – with jet fuel being the primary concern.

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the 18-21 May plenary session in Strasbourg. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Monday 18 May Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 18 – 21 May plenary session today at 16.30. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Commission is continuing to support EU countries in addressing the impact of the energy crisis resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.

A LIFE-funded project has demonstrated that vertical farming inside a dismountable stainless-steel tank can cut water use by up to 98%, reduce carbon emissions and multiply crop yields, with no pesticides or herbicides.

The new legislation agreed on Tuesday seeks to foster the right to autonomy for adults across the EU. Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP