The energy infrastructure in Ukraine has been targeted by Russia over the past weeks and months which have affected more than 30% of the country’s energy system

Under the measure, the aid will take the form of direct grants for additional costs due to severe increases in natural gas and electricity prices

The waiver applies to goods imported by state organisations and charitable or philanthropic organisations approved by the authorities of the member states

The EU Commission intends to support at least 150 European regions and communities, helping them better understand, prepare for and manage climate risks as well as develop innovative solutions to build resilience

The Council has adopted a revised Trans-European Networks for Energy Regulation, which also introduces mandatory sustainability criteria for all projects

The European Commission has outlined options to mitigate high energy prices with common gas purchases and minimum gas storage obligations

Member states can immediately send requests to the Commission for technical support in areas, including the diversification of energy supplies, accelerate the transition to renewable energy and improve energy efficiency

The total amount committed to date stands at 61.7m barrels of IEA member countries’ emergency oil stocks in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

It will effectively co-ordinate reskilling and upskilling efforts and provide immediate rollout of high-quality training across member states

It said both the nations failed to comply with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive