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Denmark and Luxembourg have revised their use of ETS flexibility under the Effort Sharing Regulation and will not cancel any ETS allowances between 2026 and 2030. The Commission has updated Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/2126 to reflect these changes.

Join us in Brussels on 16 October for this year’s 2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony, alongside mayors, regional leaders, and top EU officials, to exchange on how to shape a resilient, secure and prosperous future for Europe together.

To mark the third annual EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis on 15 July, a high-level ceremony in Brussels and commemorations across the EU honoured those lost to and affected by the climate crisis and called for further action to reduce the risk of climate impacts.

At the 6th EU-China High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate in Beijing, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to climate action, clean energy, circular economy, and global biodiversity goals—setting the stage for deeper cooperation ahead of COP30 and COP17.

Europe is facing more frequent and intense extreme weather — from heatwaves and floods to wildfires and storms. Climate change is driving these events, threatening health, nature, and the economy. Learn 5 key facts and how we can build resilience to protect our future.

The Commission has launched a public consultation on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans and the Car Labelling Directive. Citizens and stakeholders can help shape the EU’s path to cleaner vehicles, innovation and competitiveness. Feedback open until 29 September 2025.

The European Commission has launched the procurement process for the fourth common auction platform under the EU ETS. The platform will auction ETS1 and ETS2 allowances on behalf of Member States and EEA-EFTA countries, as well as allowances for key EU climate funds.

The EU is investing €852 million from the Innovation Fund in six breakthrough electric vehicle battery projects in France, Germany, Sweden and Poland. These strategic projects aim to boost clean tech manufacturing, cut emissions by 91 million tonnes and strengthen Europe’s industrial resilience.

The EU is investing €3.66 billion from emissions trading revenues to modernise energy systems in 9 Member States. The projects will cut emissions, boost energy efficiency and support cleaner, more resilient energy—advancing the EU's climate goals and strengthening energy autonomy.

The Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions, compared to 1990 levels.

New Eurobarometer: Europeans see climate change as a top challenge, support stronger action, and back the EU’s role in leading the green transition.

Designed to accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge low-carbon technologies, the Fund has grown into a key flagship instrument of the EU’s climate and industrial policy.

This summer solstice, explore five key things to know about solar energy—Europe’s fastest-growing power source driving a cleaner and more secure energy future.

CINEA, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, was actively present at this year’s International Paris Air Show, reconnecting with partners from across the aviation innovation ecosystem.

The European Commission has published aggregated data from aerodrome pairs within the EEA for 2023 pursuant to Article 14(6) of the EU ETS Directive.

On 5 June 2025, Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra convened an Implementation Dialogue; a collaborative forum designed to bring together policymakers, industry representatives and civil society groups to discuss how new EU measures can be put into practice.

The Commission’s new evaluation of the Car Labelling Directive shows labels have empowered consumers and delivered net benefits. It calls for digital, harmonised labels and EV-specific info ahead of a 2026 review to drive zero-emission uptake.

The 2025 LIFE Awards spotlight climate innovation across Europe—from tackling desertification and restoring ecosystems to cutting harmful emissions and scaling circular solutions. These pioneering projects show how local climate action is shaping a greener, more resilient future for all.

The EU adopts new rules aligning aviation emissions monitoring with CORSIA, ensuring EEA-based operators offset international flight emissions for 2021–2026. The act supports sustainable aviation and reinforces the EU's climate commitments under the revised ETS Directive.