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	DG Energy News
	Energy Policy round-up from the European Commission

EU co-hosts major international climate meeting with Canada and China

Ensuring that the Paris Agreement is implemented was top of the agenda.

First Clean Energy for EU Islands forum: an integral part of Europe's energy transition

The event focused on advancing the clean energy transition on Europe's islands and its environmental and economic benefits.

Successful Informal Energy Council in Tallinn

EU energy ministers discussed the operation of a unified European electricity market.

EU energy statistics – latest data now available!

The EU's energy statistical pocketbook for 2017 has just been published: it includes an energy profile of each EU country and information about the EU as a whole.

Strengthening solidarity between Central and South-Eastern European Countries

Ministers agreed to reinforce cooperation in gas and electricity markets, energy efficiency and renewables.

EU citizens increasingly concerned about climate change

A survey shows that almost 80% of European citizens believe fighting climate change and using energy more efficiently will bring economic benefits.

Changes to Eurostat rules to boost investment in energy efficiency

The updates will promote investment in energy efficiency measures and combat energy poverty.

Focus on Romania: the Energy Union tour

Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič met politicians, researchers and start-up creators.

Track the Energy Union's progress with new webtool

You can now see how the Energy Union is becoming a reality.

Video highlights

The first ever Clean Energy for EU Islands forum

The first ever Clean Energy for EU Islands forum was held in Crete, Greece on 22 September and featured Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete, and other distinguished speakers.

See

· Video recording of the event

· Animation explaining what Clean Energy for EU Islands is all about

Other news

Member States to benefit from over €222 million investments for environment, nature and climate action

Next stop on the Energy Union Tour: Belgium