EU mayors meet in Brussels on energy costs, housing, climate
Local leaders gather for the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026 to discuss affordable energy, housing and climate resilience, the Commission says.

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Local leaders gather for the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026 to discuss affordable energy, housing and climate resilience, the Commission says.
IEA's October report forecasts a 2.6 mb/d demand drop in 2026, a fragile supply rebound and diesel tightness persisting into 2027.
Delegates in Abu Dhabi reviewed IRENA's World Energy Transition Outlook 2026, which calls for faster renewables-based electrification to return to a 1.5°C path.
IRENA's 2026 World Energy Transition Outlook says record renewables growth is outpaced by surging demand and lagging grids, urging electrification and efficiency reforms.
ENTSOG's 2026-2027 Winter Supply Outlook finds the EU gas system flexible enough to meet demand, with LNG imports able to offset lower storage levels.
IRENA's fourth NewGen accelerator selected four youth-led start-ups as Rising Stars Youth Award 2026 winners after September 17 pitches, offering in-kind and exposure prizes.
The EU Oil Coordination Group says supply is stable but diesel and jet fuel prices remain high, with emergency stocks at high levels and refineries near capacity.