Climate, energy, Green Deal, ESG
The European Commission confirmed in early May 2026 over EUR 1 billion in funding for 9 hydrogen production projects across 7 EU countries, expected to produce more than 1.3 million tonnes of hydrogen over 10 years to decarbonise transport and chemical industries amid the Iran war energy shock.
Eurozone construction PMI fell to 41.7 in April 2026, with France 38.1, UK 39.7, Germany 42.1, Italy 44.8. Elevated material costs from the energy shock, mortgage rates above 6% and Iran-war demand uncertainty are driving the collapse.
EU energy ministers meet informally on 12-13 May 2026 under Cypriot presidency, discussing post-2030 energy architecture, clean technologies, COP30 prep and €690 billion annual investment needs.
The Clean Energy Transition Investment Forum 2026 (CETIF) brings together public authorities, businesses and finance actors to share practical solutions for financing Europe’s clean energy transition.
The Commission’s AccelerateEU communication of 22 April 2026 lays out the EU’s response to the energy crisis with affordable, secure energy through accelerated clean energy deployment.
The informal meeting of EU energy ministers on 12-13 May 2026 in Cyprus addresses the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy prices and the AccelerateEU action plan.
EU Mission on Cancer has reached its 5-year milestone in 2026: progress toward improving 3 million lives by 2030 through prevention, early diagnosis, treatment innovation and patient-centric care.
EIB President Nadia Calvino called in May 2026 for cities to dramatically boost green investment for safety and resilience, citing climate-driven flood and heat risks reshaping urban planning across Europe.
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its definitive period in 2026. How CBAM works, who pays, and what it means for global trade.
European wind power capacity hit new records in 2025 with major offshore installations. Where the buildout stands in 2026, the bottlenecks, and what comes next.