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The revised directive adopted by the Council today sets new and more ambitious energy performance requirements for new and renovated buildings in the EU.

The Council adopted a decision increasing the EU’s shares in the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This capital increase should ensure the Bank's support for resilience and reconstruction in Ukraine beyond 2023 and the continued support in all of its countries of operations.

The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) will update its policies and framework for lending to the security and defence industry. This includes an update of the definition of dual-use goods and infrastructure, as well as support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, and a commitment to accelerate the deployment of funds to strengthen Europe’s security and defence capabilities.

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A press conference with a representative of the 2024 LUX Award winner will take place on Tuesday, after the announcement at the award ceremony. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 12 Apr 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted to bring down energy bills and reduce emissions The Commission welcomes today's final adoption of the strengt...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 12 Apr 2024 Dear Elisa, Distinguished guests, Dear friends of cohesion policy Just a few months ago we bade farewell to one of Europe's greatest leaders, Jacques Delors. Hi...