EU Energy News

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.

The proposal adopted on Thursday will allow faster permitting for electricity grids and renewables projects, to help cut energy prices through the domestic supply of clean energy. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Teams from 5 LIFE projects attended the recent Ecosystem Services Partnership Europe Conference 2026 in Prague, Czechia, to spread the word about the wider benefits that nature can provide to European citizens.

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.

EU institutions receive the 2026 Ombudsman Award for Excellence in Open Administration for user-friendly EU Law Tracker. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of the EU, and recognise the quality of life it enables. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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%.

When people look at an electricity substation, they usually see steel structures, cables and technical equipment. The real value, however, is elsewhere. It is in allowing everyone to enjoy electricity as a basic necessity.

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.

On 29 June, CINEA launched the 6th call for projects aiming to obtain the Cross-Border Renewable Energy (CB RES) status, the final status call under the current 2021–2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

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.

The project will help the City of Joensuu and the North Karelia region prepare for the planned end of peat-based energy production by 2030. As the region shifts towards cleaner energy sources, the project aims to create jobs, support local businesses and improve public services.

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.

Following evaluation, 7 proposals were selected for funding, while further 11 high-quality proposals were also selected and placed on a reserve list.