The President of the European Commission noted that the universal tariffs announced by the United States are a severe blow to businesses and consumers around the world. “Europe is ready to respond,” she asserted.

The call, linked to the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Energy (CEF Energy), addresses funding proposals for studies and construction works and will be open until 16 September 2025 at 17.00 (CEST). Results will be known early next year. 

The rapid development of new electricity grids and the optimal use of existing infrastructure are key to a successful EU energy transformation. On 26 March 2025, the Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, addressed this topic at the flagship event of the Polish Presidency: Resilient EU grids : ensuring energy security and competitiveness.

After six years of no sustained growth, energy demand in the European Union increased by 0.5% in 2024, driven by lower prices, industrial recovery, and renewable expansion. For the first time, solar and wind generation surpassed that of coal and gas combined, according to a report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).