Tag for 'Energy'
Friday, February 3rd, 2017
The EU tackles growing aviation emissions Brussels, 3 February 2017 The Commission is amending the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) making it fit for tackling CO2 emissions from aviation. This comes following an agreement by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to stabilise international aviation emissions.The European Union is a leading advocate for addressing fast-growing [...]
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017
Europe's energy transition is well underway Brussels, 1 February 2017 The Second Report on the State of the Energy Union shows that the modernisation of the European Union economy and the transition to a low-carbon era are happening.In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency and renewable energy, Europe is on track to reach its [...]
Friday, December 9th, 2016
Outcome of the trilateral gas talks between the European Commission, Russia and Ukraine Brussels, 9 December 2016 Today, the European Commission hosted a trilateral meeting with Russia and Ukraine on gas deliveries and gas transit.The talks, which were chaired by Vice-President in charge of the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič, were attended by Russia's and Ukraine's Ministers [...]
Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
Clean Energy for All Europeans – unlocking Europe's growth potential Brussels, 30 November 2016 The European Commission today presents a package of measures to keep the European Union competitive as the clean energy transition is changing the global energy markets.The Commission wants the EU to lead the clean energy transition, not only adapt to it. [...]
Friday, November 4th, 2016
The Commission welcomes entry into force of Paris Agreement ahead of UN climate conference in Marrakech Brussels, 4 November 2016 The Paris Agreement legally enters into force today; 30 days after the EU's ratification pushed it past the threshold to take effect. The historic event comes less than a year after the landmark agreement was [...]
Friday, June 3rd, 2016
European Union joins Mission Innovation, a global initiative on clean energy Brussels, 3 June 2016 The European Union has joined Mission Innovation, a global initiative on clean energy, at its inaugural ministerial meeting in San Francisco on 1-2 June. This initiative was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) in Paris with [...]
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
On the 30th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: Joint Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner Johannes Hahn and Commissioner Neven Mimica Brussels, 26 April 2016 The Chornobyl accident on 26 April 1986 caused devastation and suffering on a large scale. Lives were tragically lost; families were uprooted. Even now, 30 [...]
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy to attend G7 Energy Ministers' Meeting 26 April 2016 Miguel Arias Cañete, European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, will visit Japan from 30 April to 3 May to represent the EU at the G7 Kitakyushu Energy Ministers' Meeting.The EU is a full member of the G7 and [...]
Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Paris Agreement signing ceremony in New York – the EU calls for swift ratification Brussels, 21 April 2016 The European Union will sign the Paris Agreement on climate change on Friday 22 April in New York.The signing ceremony, convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, follows the adoption of the world's first universal climate change agreement [...]
Monday, April 4th, 2016
Commission presents Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC) Brussels, 4 April 2016 This is the first report since Fukushima in 2011, focusing on the investments related to post-Fukushima safety upgrades and to the safe operation of existing facilities.In addition, this Nuclear Illustrative Programme highlights the estimated financing needs related to nuclear power plants' decommissioning and to the [...]