Fit for 55 - The EU's plan for a green transition - Consilium
Apr 12, 2024 · The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is a carbon market based on a system of cap-and-trade of emission allowances for energy-intensive industries and the power generation sector. It is the EU's main tool in addressing emissions reductions.Since its introduction in 2005, the EU's emissions have decreased by 41%. The Fit for 55 package aimed to reform the EU ETS by making it more ambitious.
European Green Deal - Consilium
May 11, 2024 · What is the European Green Deal? The European Green Deal is the EU’s growth strategy. Launched in 2019, it consists of a package of policy initiatives, which set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. It is the EU's contribution to the Paris Agreement, which the …
A Strategic Compass for security and defence - Consilium
The Council approved the Strategic Compass on 22 March 2022, just a few weeks after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Strategic Compass is an action plan that establishes a common strategic vision and concrete objectives to strengthen the EU's security and defence policy by 2030. It addresses rising threats …
Ukraine - Consilium
Ukraine applied for EU membership in February 2022. Since June 2022, Ukraine is an EU candidate country.
How the EU responds to crises and builds resilience
In March 2022, the Council adopted conclusions on civil protection work in the EU in view of climate change. As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, ministers called for the adaptation of civil protection systems to such events, in order for the EU to be more resilient in the face of climate change.
Anti-money laundering: Council adopts package of rules
May 30, 2024 · With the new package, all rules applying to the private sector will be transferred to a new directly applicable regulation, while a directive will deal with the organisation of national competent authorities fighting against money laundering and countering the …
Paris Agreement on climate change - Consilium
Nov 15, 2024 · UNFCCC: the global climate convention. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the main international agreement on climate action. It was during a meeting of the parties to the UNFCCC in …
Climate change: what the EU is doing - Consilium
Nov 15, 2024 · EU countries are legally committed to fighting climate change by shifting to a climate-neutral economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.In December 2019, EU leaders meeting within the European Council agreed on this goal and later the European Commission launched the European Green Deal.The objective stems from the commitment to the Paris Agreement which all EU member states have ...
Why the EU adopts sanctions - Consilium
Oct 10, 2024 · Humanitarian exemption. EU sanctions are fully in line with international law, including international humanitarian law.. On 9 December 2022, the UN Security Council adopted resolution 2664 (2022), which provides a “humanitarian carve-out” - a standing humanitarian exemption - to the asset freeze measures imposed by United Nations sanctions regimes.
EU migration and asylum policy - Consilium
Dec 18, 2024 · The EU and its member states are intensifying efforts to establish an effective, humanitarian and safe European migration policy.The European Council plays an important role in this effort by setting the strategic priorities.