European Commission

The Commission proposes the laws, enforces the rules and signs the cheques. We cover what it announces — directives entering into force, sanctions packages, funding decisions — and what each one actually changes, with a direct link to the original release. See also European Parliament.

G7 agreement on global energy security

G7 agreement on global energy security

G7 leaders announced coordinated actions to stabilise energy supplies, protect households and businesses from price shocks, and strengthen long-term global energy security.

EU rating scheme for data centres energy use

EU rating scheme for data centres energy use

The European Commission proposed a common EU rating scheme for data centres to standardise reporting on energy and water use and boost integration with the electricity system.