Energy efficiency: MAIF and the European Investment Fund (EIF) backed by InvestEU join forces with the launch of the F2E Fund managed by Sienna Private Credit - Mergers: Commission approves KPS acquisition of Real Alloy Europe, subject to conditions - Tripartite Social Summit - Ukraine: EU launches winter shelter programme and boosts humanitarian aid by EUR 175 million - Expert report identifies promising approaches on how to best invest in education and training - State aid: Commission adopts revised State aid Framework for research, development and innovation - European Citizens' Initiative: Commission decides to register a new initiative on availability of vegan meals - SHIFT4GOOD completes its first closing at more than €100m to invest in sustainable mobility start-ups - Commission disburses further €2 billion in exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine - EIF and Mano Bankas sign agreement under InvestEU to guarantee more than €40 million in new loans for SMEs - Commission sets out actions to digitalise the energy sector to improve efficiency and renewables integration - EU Action Plan to digitalise the energy system - Commission makes additional proposals to fight high energy prices and ensure security of supply