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In a strategic move to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s industry and leverage the Union market towards more security of supply, diversification and decarbonisation, the Commission today launched the Hydrogen Mechanism under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform.

In 2024, according to preliminary data, the supply of renewable energy in the EU increased by 3.4% compared with 2023, amounting to around 11.3 million terajoules (TJ) in 2024.

The European Commission today proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels, as requested by the Commission Political Guidelines for 2024-2029.

As part of its efforts to bring down the cost of electricity supply and make electricity bills more affordable for Europeans, the Commission has today provided new guidance to EU countries.

Updated EU ecodesign and energy labelling measures to reduce the energy consumption of household tumble dryers become applicable from 1 July 2025.

A large majority of Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem (85%), according to a new Eurobarometer survey published today.

A package of documents presented by the Commission today provides support to EU countries in implementing the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Scaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean industry, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today.

The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council today on the Commission's proposal to prolong the EU Gas Storage Regulation until the end of 2027.