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Green transition and Recovery and Resilience Facility

European Court of Auditors. Special report 14/2024: Green transition. Unclear contribution from the Recovery and Resilience Facility The Recovery and Resilience Facility provided member states with an incentive to invest in the green transition. They planned to spend around €275 billion on climate action as part of the green transition pillar. However, our analysis revealed […]

EU structural funds to support regions in the automotive, green and digital transitions 

European Parliament resolution of 12 December 2023 on reshaping the future framework of EU structural funds to support regions particularly affected by challenges related to the automotive, green and digital transitions (2023/2061(INI))

EU invests close to €3 billion of emissions trading revenues for cleaner energy systems in 10 EU countries via the Modernisation Fund 

Today, the European Union has disbursed €2.967 billion via the Modernisation Fund to support 39 energy projects in 10 EU Member States. These investments will support the modernisation of energy systems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy, industry and transport sectors, and improving energy efficiency. This is the largest disbursement to date via the […]

Commission presents guidance and recommendations to accelerate renewable energy roll-out ahead of REPowerEU anniversary  

Almost two years since the adoption of the REPowerEU Plan, the Commission is today providing additional support to Member States to further accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and reduce Russian fossil fuel imports. The Commission has adopted a series of new and updated recommendations and guidance documents to improve and streamline permitting procedures and […]

Land, ocean and water for climate action

Horizon Europe. Innovation Actions. Land, ocean and water for climate action. Calls for proposals: New knowledge and innovations for climate-smart farming - connecting research stations. HORIZON-CL6-2024-CLIMATE-02-1 Closing the research gaps on Essential Biogeochemical Ocean Variables (EOVs) in support of global assessments. HORIZON-CL6-2024-CLIMATE-02-2 Overcoming barriers and delivering innovative solutions to enable the green transition. HORIZON-CL6-2024-CLIMATE-02-3.

The Clean Transition Dialogues

The Clean Transition Dialogues - stocktaking A strong European industry for a sustainable Europe

Commission approves €350 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support transition to a net-zero economy

The European Commission has approved a €350 million Portuguese scheme to support investments for the production of equipment necessary to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March […]

Commission proposes 166 cross-border energy projects for EU support to help deliver the European Green Deal

Today, the Commission is taking another step to make the EU's energy system fit for the future by adopting the first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) that is fully in line with the European Green Deal. These key cross-border infrastructure projects will help the EU reach its […]

New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans including €6 billion in grants and loans

Today, the European Commission adopted a new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with the aim of bringing some of the benefits of membership to the region in advance of accession, boost economic growth and accelerate much needed socio-economic convergence. The objective should be to enable partners to step up reforms and investments to significantly […]

EU policy initiatives to promote investments in clean technologies

In a Communication adopted today, the Commission is setting out what the EU has done to promote and support the development and deployment of clean technologies, by reinforcing the Single Market, ensuring a level-playing field, supporting research and innovation, expanding its network of trade agreements, and mitigating the impact of external developments. It also looks […]

Updated Strategic Energy Technology Plan

The  revision of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan, adopted today, will help harmonise the original SET Plan strategic objectives with the European Green Deal, REPowerEU Plan and the Green Deal Industrial Plan – notably, the Net-Zero Industry Act. It will ensure a coordinated approach towards achieving Europe's decarbonisation goals, supporting strategic net-zero technologies, and […]

Revision of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan

Communication on the revision of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan.
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