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The European Parliament has approved a new regulation prohibiting the sale, import and export of goods made using forced labour.

The EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directivehas been adopted by member states, aiming to reduce the overall energy use of buildings.

The European Parliament has approved a law requiring member states to deploy solar installations on buildings and renovate them to improve their energy efficiency.

The EU has reached a provisional agreement on a regulation to ban products made with forced labour from entering the market.

The European Parliament and European Council have agreed new regulations to boost EU's solar manufacturing.

The European Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design.

Parliament’s decision has been met with both approval and some trepidation by representatives in the European solar industry. It will now pass to negotiations with the European Council to clarify its specifics.

Europe’s solar industry has welcomed moves by EU energy ministers to agree a way forward on electricity market design.

On Wednesday 19 July, The European Parliament (EP) has approved by 55 votes in favour and 15 against reforming the EU Electricity Market Design.

The European Council (EC) and Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement to raise its renewable energy share target to 42.5% by 2030.