www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] The decision to open talks with member states, as proposed by the Industry, Research and Energy committee in July 2023, was taken with 366 votes to 186, with 18 abstentions. MEPs want to strengthen consumer protection against volatile electricity prices, and want to...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] The update of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), already agreed upon between MEPs and Council, raises the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030. Member states should strive to achieve 45%. The legislation will also speed up...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] 522 MEPs voted in favour, 27 against, 51 abstained. On 5 September, the Industry, Research and Energy Committee and the Culture and Education Committee held a three-hour hearing with Iliana Ivanova to assess her suitability to replace Mariya Gabriel, who resigned as...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] The Critical Raw Materials Act, adopted on Thursday with a strong majority, aims to allow Europe to accelerate towards European sovereignty and competitiveness, with an ambitious change of course. The report as adopted today will cut red tape, promote innovation along...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] The legislation adopted by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee on Thursday introduces new measures to better protect the EU's wholesale energy market, making the energy bills of European households and businesses more secure from potential short-term market...

www.europarl.europa.eu [ad_1] Ms Ivanova, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth, will be questioned by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee and the Culture and Education Committee to assess her competences and suitability to become Commissioner,...