Brussels, 6 November 2024 — The Energy Storage Coalition congratulates Dan Jørgensen on his two-thirds majority approval as the European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing. During his parliamentary hearing on 5 November, Jørgensen highlighted his vision to address interconnected challenges: energy independence, energy prices greatly impacting households and EU competitiveness, and of course climate change which he called “a moral duty” for us to fight.
European Aluminium has released its 2024 Environmental Profile Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the industry's environmental impact across the entire aluminium value chain in Europe1 . The report highlights significant reductions in carbon emissions thanks to increased energy efficiency and the growing use of low-carbon electricity. However, the findings also underscore the urgent need for policy support to sustain Europe's low-carbon aluminium production and mitigate the increasing reliance on high-carbon imports.
Today, the European Commission is set to present the annual enlargement package, which will mark the end of five grim years under Olivér Várhelyi as neighbourhood and enlargement commissioner.
European Union leaders asked to drive digital, green and talent transitions
Global accountancy body ACCA is calling on prospective European Commissioners to focus on tackling key issues that face the European Union (EU).
As the Commissioners-designate attend hearings at the European Parliament before taking office, ACCA is setting out its policy recommendations for the EU for 2024-2029.
ACCA is urging the newly appointed Commissioners to ensure:
