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Eurobarometer: Europeans show strong support for the EU energy policy and for EU's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and more optimism regarding economy
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The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey conducted in June 2023 shows that EU citizens continue to back overwhelmingly the energy transition and to expect massive investment in renewables.
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European Commission proposes a coordinated EU withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
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This Treaty is largely unchanged since it was agreed in the 1990s, and is no longer compatible with the EU’s enhanced climate ambition under the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement.
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EU-U.S. Task Force on Energy Security reviews the progress on energy security situation
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The EU-U.S. Task Force on Energy Security met virtually on 6 July 2023 to discuss the implementation of the 25 March 2022 Joint Statement by Presidents Biden and von der Leyen, as well as their commitment of 10 March 2023 to continue to work together to advance energy security and sustainability in Europe.
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CEF Energy: two studies selected for funding under cross-border renewables
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Following the publication of the 2022 CEF Energy call for works and studies for cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) projects, opened for applications until 23 February 2023, two projects have been selected requesting a total of EUR 22,1 million of EU funding.
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EU exchange programme for collaboration between coal regions in transition draws to a close
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Spanning two rounds of exchanges which took place between November 2021 and June 2023, the programme helped set up 17 exchanges among a total of 24 transitioning coal+ regions across the EU.
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Commissioner Simson hosts launch event with International Renewable Energy Agency Director-General to discuss new report on smart electrification
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The ‘Innovation Landscape for Smart Electrification' report provides a toolbox for governments of 100 innovative solutions to tailor national strategies and cut emissions in end-uses of energy.
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Renewable hydrogen production: new rules formally adopted
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On 20 June, the Commission published the two delegated acts outlining detailed rules on the EU definition of renewable hydrogen, following the end of the period of scrutiny for the European Parliament and Council.
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Circular economy: New rules to make phones and tablets more durable, energy efficient and easier to repair, enabling sustainable choices by consumers
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On 16 June, the Commission proposed new rules to help consumers make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing mobile and cordless phones, and tablets, under the existing EU Energy Labelling Regulation.
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Preliminary 2022 data for energy show mixed trends
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Preliminary data for 2022 show that, after 2021 saw an increase in the supply of all products (hard and brown coal, natural gas, petroleum products and nuclear), there was a sharp drop in 2022 for nuclear and natural gas, while brown coal and petroleum products continued increasing.
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EU slashes Russian oil; emergency stocks up
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In March 2023, the total imports of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia into the EU decreased to 1.4 million tonnes (Mt) compared with the average monthly figure of 15.2 Mt in the three years from 2019 to 2022 (-90%).
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Coal production and consumption up in 2022
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Coal production and consumption up in 2022
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