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Today, the European Commission awarded the first Prize for Governance Innovations in Energy Communities. The prize recognises renewable and citizen energy communities that stand out for how they make decisions, share benefits and work with local authorities and businesses.
At the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Türkiye, the Commission today presented the climate-related actions under the Pact for the Mediterranean. They are part of the EU’s commitment to work with international partners to accelerate global climate action and deliver on the goals of...
Research and innovation news alert: The European Commission has launched the search for the next President of the European Research Council (ERC), inviting nominations for a scientific leader to champion frontier research and represent European science on the world stage.
In 2024, 2.3 million tonnes of textile waste were generated in the EU. Household disposal accounted for over half of this amount. During the same year, 1.4 million tonnes of textile waste were treated, corresponding to 63% of all textile waste generated that year.
In 2025, the value of EU agricultural output reached a record €558.7 billion in basic prices, up 4.8% from €532.9 billion in 2024.
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The Commission today published its assessment of Poland’s final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), acknowledging Poland’s increased ambition compared to its draft plan
On Monday, President of European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, together with Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will host in Brussels the second EU Enlargement Forum, entitled 'Wider Europe - Stronger Europe'.
On 10–11 November, the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) participated in the ninth edition of the Paris Peace Forum, placing peace mediation at the heart of its participation.
On 12 November 2026, the Commission adopted measures to restrict lead in fishing weights and lures under the EU’s chemicals legislation, REACH.