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The recent developments in Europe such as the war in Ukraine and associated rise in energy prices has made the energy transition more important and urgent than ever, in order to reduce the EU energy dependency and fight climate change. Energy efficiency remains among the top priority of the EU policy makers. The recent policy developments in the EU will be presented, focusing on those affecting the energy efficiency of energy-related products (Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations). This will include the newly adopted Ecodesign and energy labelling Working Plan 2022-24, and the Proposal for a new ‘Ecodesign for Sustainable Products’ Regulation (ESPR), both from March 2022. The most recent developments with respect to electric motors and variable speed drives will be briefly reminded (Regulation (EU) 2019/1789 which entered into force in July 2021) and then an update on the review of the fans (EU) 327/2011 Regulation will be provided, following the Consultation Forum held in April 2022.