January 2026 – Page 30

The Commission and EUROCONTROL update their IT tool to calculate non-CO₂ aviation effects on climate – now available to users

January 27, 2026admin

The European Commission and EUROCONTROL have released a second version (V2) of NEATS – the Non-CO2 Aviation Effects Tracking System – an IT tool for monitoring, reporting, and verifying the non-CO2 climate impacts of aviation. Aircraft operators can now calculate the impact of their flights by providing data they collect. The results generated at this stage are […]

The Energy Union starts with you: become a Young Energy Ambassador

January 27, 2026admin

Are you between 18 and 35 years old and curious about how Europe’s energy future is shaped? Are you interested in clean energy, security, and competitiveness, and want to be part of that conversation? Then the Young Energy Ambassadors (YEAs) programme is for you! If successful, you will get the chance to join a dynamic […]

Removing barriers to Power Purchase Agreements: Call for evidence launched

January 27, 2026admin

The Commission has opened a 4-week consultation on how to facilitate the take-up of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) – long-term bilateral contracts typically concluded between generators and corporate consumers. This call for evidence will feed into the Commission’s work assessing the regulatory and non-regulatory barriers that hamper the development of PPAs with a view to publishing […]

EU-Morocco: European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela in Rabat for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final

January 27, 2026admin

European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, visited Rabat from January 17 to 19 to meet government officials and civil society actors during the Africa Cup of Nations final weekend. Discussions focused on strengthening the EU’s cooperation with Morocco, particularly through the Global Gateway, EU’s investment strategy and enhancing the partnership between the European Union […]

Commission opens proceedings to assist Google in complying with interoperability and online search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act

January 27, 2026admin

Today, the European Commission has started two sets of specification proceedings to assist Google in complying with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’). The specification proceedings formalise the Commission’s regulatory dialogue with Google on certain areas of its compliance with two DMA obligations. The first set of proceedings concerns Google’s obligation under Article […]

European Commission and the European Parliament strengthen EU’s access to Space

January 27, 2026admin

On January 27 2026, at the 18th European Space Conference, 5 disruptive innovations were awarded the Prize for Game-Changing Innovation for European Launch Solutions, in the presence of Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and MEP Christophe Grudler. Each winner received €950,000 for their innovation that will redefine Europe’s access to space, reinforcing our strategic autonomy and improve […]

A look back on EAfA’s 2025 achievements and a preview of EAfA’s 2026 roadmap

January 27, 2026admin

Before looking ahead to 2026 activities, we recap the key achievements from 2025, which aimed to support all its members in implementing quality apprenticeships across the EU and beyond. Reflecting on EAfA’s 2025 achievements New members, more apprenticeships and greater satisfaction with EAfA 2025 marked the highest year for apprenticeships creation since EAfA began, with […]

Germany offers €1 million reward for information on Berlin power grid attack

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026admin

Published on 01/27/2026 – 13:21 GMT+1 Germany is offering a €1 million euro reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected far-left militants whose Arson attack caused a massive blackout in Berlin earlier this month, the interior minister said on Tuesday. About 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses were left without power for nearly a […]

Sicily hit by huge landslide in aftermath of Storm Harry

January 27, 2026admin

A 2.5 mile (4km) section of cliff has collapsed on the Italian island of Sicily, after it was pummelled by wind and rain brought by Storm Harry last week. More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes in Niscemi and geological surveys are currently under way to asses the area. There have been […]

Ukrainians left cold and in the dark after Russia targets energy infrastructure

January 27, 2026admin

Russia has been exploiting Ukraine’s harshest winter in years to pummel energy infrastructure across the country. Repeated strikes have crippled the power supply to major Ukrainian cities, leaving millions without heating or light as temperatures hover around -15C (5F) for the third week in a row. Electrical companies carry out round-the-clock repairs – only for […]