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Today, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) published the revised 2026 EU ETS auction calendars.

The Commission has proposed updated EU ETS benchmark values for 2026–2030, strengthening incentives for industrial decarbonisation and electrification while supporting competitiveness. The revised benchmarks will help drive clean innovation and shape free allocation under the EU carbon market.

The EU, Brazil and China have launched a new international coalition to strengthen the integrity, transparency and effectiveness of carbon markets worldwide, boosting global cooperation on carbon pricing and reinforcing support for the Paris Agreement and climate neutrality.

The European Commission has selected 9 renewable and low-carbon hydrogen projects across Europe for funding under the latest European Hydrogen Bank auction, boosting clean hydrogen production, industrial competitiveness and the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors such as maritime and aviation.

As Europe works to boost competitiveness and economic resilience, LIFE turns innovation into real-world solutions. A new publication shows how LIFE projects back innovation, strategic autonomy and resilience – the EU Competitiveness Compass pillars.

On 29 May 2026 at 18:00 CET, the European Commission will publish the total number of allowances in circulation (TNAC) on the EU carbon market in 2025.

Europe is warming faster than the global average, with impacts already felt across the continent. New Copernicus data highlights rising heat, drought and extreme events: a stark reminder that accelerating climate change demands urgent and sustained action now.

EUROCONTROL and European Commission release enhanced NEATS platform to improve monitoring of the non-CO₂ climate impacts of aviation

On 20 November 2025, the Commission received a notification in the sense of Article 12(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC (‘ETS Directive’) from Germany.

Global experts under the Montreal Protocol have met in Brussels to assess technologies and financing needs to protect the ozone layer and cut powerful greenhouse gases, helping shape the next phase of international action.

Commission proposes new measures to shield Europeans from fossil fuel price shocks while accelerating the shift to clean, homegrown energy.

EU ETS emissions fell 1.3% in 2025, continuing a long-term decline that has halved emissions since 2005. Power sector shifts, led by strong solar growth, and falling industrial emissions keep the EU on track for its 2030 target of a 62% reduction.

The Commission has today announced a first concrete measure to reinforce the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

A new study, commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) assesses the impact of the transition to climate neutrality on the labour market, focusing on skills and occupations and their impact on the economy.

The transition to climate neutrality will significantly transform the EU economy but does not pose a threat to the sustainability of public finances, concludes a new study commissioned by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA).

Commissioner Hoekstra convened industry leaders to chart the cement sector’s path to net-zero. Talks focused on boosting demand for low-carbon products, strengthening carbon pricing and accelerating CO₂ infrastructure key to delivering competitiveness, resilience and climate ambition.

The Innovation Fund is continuing to support the deployment of net-zero technologies across Europe with revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

At their High-Level Dialogue in Brussels, the EU and Japan agreed to deepen climate cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to the Paris Agreement and stepping up joint action on decarbonisation, energy security and global climate ambition.

The application period for the two Innovation Fund 2025 auctions for industrial heat decarbonisation and hydrogen production closed on 19 February 2026.