EU Energy News

The European Commission has officially launched today the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and innovative tool.

This press kit includes a selection of European Parliament press releases outlining MEPs’ key priorities regarding the issues on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The EU will not be intimidated by Russia's campaign of destabilisation and is determined to defend its security, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday. Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Thursday, Parliament condemned the systematic repression carried out by the Cuban regime and demanded profound economic and political change. Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Nicaragua, Belarus and Burkina Faso. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Thursday, Parliament gave its final approval of new EU circularity rules covering a vehicle’s entire lifecycle, from design to end-of-life treatment. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Thursday 18 June Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

An innovative e-waste circular economy project in Slovenia won the 2026 LIFE Award for Circular Economy and Quality of Life. Its nationwide actions on legislation, collection infrastructure and consumer behaviour exceeded objectives and benefits.

On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro. Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response. Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Wednesday, MEPs approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Wednesday, Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, imprisoned in 2021 before being released in April 2026, addressed MEPs in a formal sitting. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Wednesday 17 June Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The changes will introduce greater flexibility to chemicals rules while maintaining high levels of protection for human health and the environment. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP