EU Energy News

Speaking to MEPs on Tuesday, Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović highlighted his country’s readiness to assume the responsibilities of an EU member state. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

An ambitious effort to restore floodplain habitats along one of Europe’s most iconic rivers has won the 2026 LIFE Award for Nature & Biodiversity, reversing two centuries of environmental degradation and bringing the Danube back to life.

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On Tuesday, Parliament agreed to use the urgent procedure for measures to support farmers affected by rising fertiliser prices. Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, MEPs gave their final approval to 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

MEPs strongly condemn acts of “transnational repression” and demand the EU and member states adopt a zero-tolerance approach. Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, MEPs voted to support mobilising €2 million in EU aid to help former workers at car glass manufacturer Soliver, following the company’s bankruptcy. Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The simplification measures aim to support companies as they comply with the AI Act, while maintaining the law’s main provisions and risk-based approach. Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to strengthen the contractual position of farmers and help stabilise their incomes. Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This article takes a look at the many benefits of improving the energy performance of buildings and highlights the work that is already under way across the EU.

Tuesday 16 June Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Where Europe's ambition to accelerate the transition towards climate-neutral aviation get closer to reality

President Metsola opened the 15-19 June plenary session in Strasbourg by announcing several changes to plenary procedural rules. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

MEPs have secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency. Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

MEPs from the Foreign Affairs and Development Committees and the Human rights Subcommittee will meet Andrzej Poczobut in Strasbourg this evening. Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on Development Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP