EU Energy News
Aggregated news from EU DG Energy, CINEA, and EU Parliament covering energy transition, clean energy funding, and policy developments.
Last updated: 21 May 2026
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The visit will enhance EU lawmakers’ understanding of China’s innovative tech sector and e-commerce dominance, while examining how EU rules are complied with in practice. Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
CINEA has just published its 2026 Annual Work Programme, detailing the priorities and performance indicators for the year.
On Thursday, Parliament voted to not prolong an interim derogation from e-Privacy rules allowing service providers to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse online in private communications. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
The situation in the Middle East and the blockage in the Strait of Hormuz is having a serious impact on global energy security and commodity prices. In the Commission, we are in close contact with Member States on regular basis, to assess the impacts.
Parliament backed EU funds for 420 workers dismissed after motorcycle manufacturer KTM halted production in April 2025. Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Parliament backed €1.9 million EU support for workers who were laid off after home decoration chain Casa went bankrupt. Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
On Thursday, MEPs adopted their position on two proposals implementing the tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal. Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
MEPs have agreed on proposals to simplify artificial intelligence rules and propose clear application dates for high-risk system requirements and a ban on AI “nudifier” systems. Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
MEPs have adopted their first report on the EU’s flagship strategic investment initiative, demanding an investigation into the alleged involvement of Chinese companies in projects. Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
In 2025, the EU imported € 336.7 billion worth of energy products, amounting to 723.3 million tonnes. Compared with 2024, imports decreased both in value (-11.1%) and in net mass (-0.6%).
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the greatest challenges we face, but with help from nature, LIFE projects are pioneering innovative, scalable solutions which are good for both people and planet.
This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy and reaching the 2030 renewable energy target set at EU level.
Considering the market volatility stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, the European Commission is calling on EU countries to start gas filling season and preparations in a coordinated manner and in time for next winter.
France notified to the Commission plans to introduce a scheme to support the production of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen by new electrolysers for the purpose of reducing (industrial) greenhouse gas emissions.
The Loukkaanaro Solar Park, located in Utajärvi in Northern Finland, is now operational, marking a major milestone for the mechanism and for cross-border renewable energy cooperation in the European Union.