European Commission — DG Climate Action
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Revised 2027 EU ETS1 and initial 2027 EU ETS2 auction calendars published
Yesterday, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) published the revised 2027 EU ETS1 and the new 2027 EU ETS2 auction calendars.
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Commission publishes terms and conditions for €1 billion industrial heat decarbonisation auction
On 24 September 2026, the Commission published the final Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) for its second Europe-wide auction for projects decarbonising industrial process heat (IF26 Heat Auction).
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EU ETS – Publication of surrender and compliance data
The Commission will publish the available surrender and compliance data 2025 on October 6, 2026, at the latest.
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Commission inaugurates Europe's largest industrial carbon capture and storage facility in the Netherlands
Today, the Yara Sluiskil plant, the largest commercial carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Europe started its operations in Sluikil, a village in the Zeeland province of the Netherlands.
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Over €400 million in EU ETS support given to airlines for using sustainable aviation fuels in 2025
On 8 September 2026, the Commission adopted a new Decision allocating EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowances to airlines for using sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in 2025
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Notification by Germany of voluntary cancellation of allowances in the EU ETS for plants closed in 2022
Germany notified to the Commission in May 2026 the exact number of allowances to be cancelled, in relation to the year 2024, during the period between 1 September and 31 December of 2026.
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Confronting extreme heat, drought and wildfires: How EU-funded research is helping Europe to respond and adapt
With climate change, Europe is getting warmer and heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense.
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Revised 2026 and 2027 EU ETS1 auction calendars published
Today, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) published the revised 2026 and the new 2027 EU ETS1 auction calendars.
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Commission boosts Europe's competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review
The Commission today presents an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market, revising the EU Emissions Trading System to support EU...
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Remembering the victims of climate disaster and building resilience
Against the backdrop of a summer already marked by heatwaves and wildfires across much of Europe, the European Commission honoured those lost to and affected by the climate crisis while underlining...
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REPowerEU auction revenue target reached
The auction calendar has been adjusted following the suspension of the auctioning of the second leg of emission allowances allocated to the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
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Commission adopts certification methodologies for carbon farming under the CRCF Regulation
The European Commission yesterday adopted three certification methodologies for carbon farming under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation.
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5 things you should know about extreme heat – and how to beat it
Extreme heat is a growing challenge across Europe. In the first half of this year, Europe has already experienced two major heatwaves, with temperatures in June of up to 41°C for 100 million Europe...
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Local climate action delivers, but more efforts are needed to meet 2030 goals
New analyses show municipalities which step up efforts in climate action, clean energy and access to affordable energy are forecasted to nearly halve emissions by 2030.
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Local leaders for affordable energy and climate resilience: Registrations open for the 2026 Covenant of Mayors Ceremony
Join us in Brussels on 15 October for the 2026 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony.
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Timing of the publication of the EU ETS auction calendar
The European Energy Exchange (EEX) will publish the revised 2026 and the new 2027 auction calendars for allowances in respect of stationary installations, maritime transport and aviation (ETS1 allo...
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€2.5 billion of EU ETS revenues invested in cleaner energy systems in 11 EU countries
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced today the disbursement of €2.5 billion from the Modernisation Fund to support 51 energy-related projects in 11 EU Member States.
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Commissioner Hoekstra brings industry together to accelerate implementation of carbon capture and storage across Europe
Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra brought together industry, public authorities and civil society to identify practical solutions for scaling up carbon capture and storage across Europe. The Dialogue exp...
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Climate Pact recognised as an example of excellent citizen participation
The European Climate Pact has received two awards from the European Ombudsman for Good Administration.
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Climate Action Plan for the Mediterranean launched
As climate risks intensify across the Mediterranean, 43 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean have launched work on the region's first-ever Climate Action Plan. The initiative will strengthe...
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Make your voice heard: Join the EU Youth Policy Dialogue on COP31
The European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee, in cooperation with the European Youth Forum and Generation Climate Europe, will organise the EU Youth Policy Dialogue on COP...
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Governments' Joint Statement on the launch of Electrify Now
Governments from around the world have launched Electrify Now, a new initiative to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity. The coalition aims to boost energy security, cut emis...
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Bonn climate conference keeps momentum towards COP31 with technical negotiations advancing and new action agenda announcements
The Bonn UN Climate Change Conference concluded with progress on key technical issues, helping to advance implementation of the Paris Agreement and prepare the ground for COP31 in Türkiye. New init...
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Suspension of auctioning of Member States Recovery and Resilience Facility allowances
The auction calendar has been adjusted following the suspension of the auctioning of the first leg of emission allowances allocated to the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
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Electric car sales surge as high oil prices drive shift away from fossil fuels
Electric car sales in Europe are accelerating as high oil prices make the switch away from fossil fuels increasingly attractive. With more affordable models, lower running costs and growing consume...
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