In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law.
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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.
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.
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 SCALE project has published technical guidelines to help standardise smart and bidirectional charging infrastructure across Europe. The recommendations support EU climate goals by making electric mobility more flexible, user-friendly and energy-efficient.
Zagreb’s public transport operator ZET has launched a €50 million tender to acquire 70 electric buses, part of the city’s shift to a zero-emission fleet.
Energy efficiency and renewables could cut bills and improve quality of life for millions in the EU.
Solar energy is one of the world’s most abundant and easily accessible sources of renewable power.
In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources.
Düsseldorf has opened Europe’s most powerful hydrogen station, enabling high-capacity hydrogen refuelling for buses, trucks and cars.
