European Union (EU) renewable energy use rose to 26.2 per cent of gross final energy consumption in 2025, Eurostat data showed, continuing long-term growth but remaining below the bloc’s 2030 target of 42.5 per cent.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticised the EU’s proposed extension of the EU ETS beyond Europe, urging support for CORSIA instead. It warned the move could harm decarbonisation and competitiveness, while calling for stronger sustainable aviation fuel incentives and collaboration with policymakers.
Russia’s natural gas exports to the European Union (EU) rose by around 18 per cent in the first half of the year, according to the Russian Energy Ministry.
Solar power became the European Union’s largest source of electricity for the first time in June, generating a record 52 terawatt-hours (TWh) and supplying 25 per cent of the bloc’s monthly electricity, up from the previous record of 47 TWh (23 per cent) set in May 2026.
Bahrain and the European Union (EU) pledged closer co-operation on regional security and maritime stability while launching negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement, following talks between senior officials at the GCC-EU Regional Security Cooperation Forum.
The European Union (EU) carbon market grew to €777 billion ($887 billion) in 2025, driven by strong trading activity and higher carbon prices, according to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
EU tourist accommodation recorded 471.1 million overnight stays in the first quarter of 2026, up 3.4% from a year earlier. Overnight stays increased steadily throughout the quarter, reaching 143.5 million in January, 154.4 million in February and 173.2 million in March.
EU energy supply shifted toward cleaner sources in 2025, with gas up 2.3 per cent and renewables up 1.4 per cent, while coal and petroleum declined. Renewables remained the largest electricity source at 47.2 per cent, according to Eurostat.
Qatar and other major LNG suppliers urged the EU to clarify and amend methane regulations, reaffirming commitment to energy security, economic partnerships, and reliable energy supplies while supporting Europe’s competitiveness and sustainability goals.
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) totalled around 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, representing a 17.2 per cent decrease compared with 2015, according to preliminary estimates from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office.
