Borys Budka (EPP, Poland) was elected as Chair of the Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) committee on Tuesday.

Highlights of the meeting of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)

On Thursday, Parliament approved the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonisation.

The “Cyber Solidarity Act” aims to build a more resilient, collective EU response against cyber-threats.

Parliament’s approval is needed for the EU to exit from the Energy Charter Treaty.

Press conference by Alin MITUȚA, rapporteur on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act and the abolition of intra-EU calls surcharge

The "Gigabit Infrastructure Act" is aimed at lowering the costs of deploying ultra-fast networks.

On Thursday, MEPs adopted plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market.

The reform adopted on Thursday will make the EU electricity market more stable, affordable, and sustainable.

Parliament as a whole will need to give its consent for the decision to proceed, following the recommendation from the Industry, Research and Energy and International Trade committees.

Highlights of the upcoming meeting of the Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE)

On Tuesday, Parliament approved new cyber resilience standards to protect all digital products in the EU from cyber threats.

On Tuesday, MEPs adopted plans, already agreed upon with Council, to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector.