The European Green DealStriving to be the first climate-neutral continent Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, the European Green Deal will transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring:no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050economic growth decoupled from resource useno person and no place left behindThe European Green Deal is also our lifeline out of the COVID-19 pandemic. One third of the €1.8 trillion investments from the NextGenerationEU Recovery Plan, and the EU’s seven-year budget will finance the European Green Deal. The European Commission has adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. More information on Delivering the European Green Deal.Discover the European Green Deal visual story Highlight State of the Energy Union 2024 report finds EU making progress in securing affordable energy for all11 September 2024 – The State of the Energy Union 2024 report finds the EU has withstood critical risks to its security of energy supply, regained control over the energy market and prices, and accelerated the transition towards climate neutrality. The annual report takes stock of the EU’s progress in 2023-24 towards the objectives of the Energy Union, the REPowerEU plan to reduce dependencies on Russia’s fossil fuels, and the clean energy transition. According to the report, the EU has successfully put in place the necessary regulatory and financing framework to achieve its 2030 climate and energy goals and lay the foundations for renewed economic growth and competitiveness. While significant progress is reported in meeting the objectives of the Energy Union, the report finds there are areas where improvements are needed, such as stepping up the EU’s energy efficiency efforts. Read more Key figures The first climate-neutral continentby 2050At least 55% lessnet greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels3 billionadditional trees to be planted in the EU by 2030 Featured initiativesREPowerEUThe Green Deal Industrial PlanEU action to address energy crisis What we are working on ClimateBecoming the first climate neutral continent by 2050EnergyA clean and efficient energy transitionEnvironment and oceansProtecting our biodiversity and ecosystemsAgricultureA healthy food system for people and the planetTransportProviding efficient, safe and environmentally friendly transportIndustryAn industrial strategy for a competitive, green and digital EuropeResearch and innovationIts role in driving transformative changeFinance and regional developmentSustainable investments to deliver the European Green DealNew European BauhausA creative and interdisciplinary initiative that connects the European Green Deal to our living spaces and experiences Timeline 18 August 2024Entry into force of the Nature Restoration Law30 July 2024Entry into force of the new Directive on repair of goods28 June 2024The net-zero industry act enters into force17 June 2024The Council adopts the Nature restoration law13 June 2024New regulation is adopted ensuring better and sustainable connectivity in Europe30 May 2024The Council adopts the right-to-repair directive28 May 2024The EU and Australia sign partnership on sustainable critical and strategic minerals27 May 2024Adoption of the Net-Zero Industry Act and of the EU Regulation to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector21 May 2024The Council adopts the electricity market design reform and the decarbonised gasses and hydrogen package21 May 2024Adoption of the electricity and gas market reforms and the new framework to boost the development of hydrogen13 May 2024The Council adopts the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles22 April 2024The Commission defines principles on limiting most harmful chemicals to essential uses13 April 2024Entry into force of the Regulation on deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure12 April 2024New rules on emission limits for cars, vans and trucks are adopted12 April 2024The Council adopts the revised directive on industrial emissions and the regulation on the establishment of an industrial emissions portal12 April 2024Adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive10 April 2024The Commission takes stock of a series of Clean Transition Dialogues on transforming Europe into a clean, resource-efficient, fair and competitive economy5 April 2024Strategic partnership with Uzbekistan on critical raw materials27 March 2024 Entry into force of the Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition21 March 2024The EU and Norway sign strategic partnership on sustainable land-based raw materials and battery value chains15 March 2024Commission proposes targeted review of Common Agricultural Policy to support EU farmers12 March 2024Commission sets out key steps for managing climate risks to protect people and prosperity11 March 2024Entry into force of the Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases20 February 2024Political agreement on the first EU-wide certification scheme for carbon removals20 February 2024 Political agreement on new air quality standards in the EU19 February 2024The EU and Rwanda sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains16 February 2024 Political agreement on tackling ship-source pollution to help make European seas cleaner8 February 2024Political agreement to ban all remaining intentional uses of toxic mercury in the EU6 February 2024The Commission adopts an EU Industrial Carbon Management Strategy, setting out how to sustainably capture, store and use CO26 February 2024The Commission presents recommendation for 2040 emissions reduction target to set the path to climate neutrality in 20506 February 2024Political agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act2 February 2024Political agreement on common rules to promote the repair of goods for consumers29 January 2024Political agreement on more thorough and more cost-effective urban wastewater management25 January 2024The Commission launches Strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture18 January 2024Political agreement on strong EU targets to reduce CO2 emissions from new trucks and urban buses19 December 2023Political agreement on more sustainable and resilient trans-European transport network14 December 2023Political agreement on the reform of the EU's electricity market design8 December 2023Political agreement on updated EU rules to decarbonise the gas market and create a hydrogen market7 December 2023Political agreement on new rules to boost energy performance of buildings across the EU5 December 2023Political agreement on improving classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous chemicals2 December 2023COP28: President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen launches Global Pledge on Renewables and Energy Efficiency29 November 2023Political agreement on modernising management of industrial emissions28 November 2023The Commission sets out actions to accelerate the roll-out of electricity grids22 November 2023The Commission proposes a new forest monitoring law that aims to improve resilience of European forests24 October 2023The Commission presents the European Wind Power Action Plan9 October 2023With the adoption of the last two proposals, the Fit for 55 package of measures to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels is now complete. The EU now has legally binding climate targets covering all key sectors of the economy1 October 2023Enter into application of the transitional phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)13 July 2023Presentation of an initiative to enhance the circularity of the automotive sector, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles11 July 2023Presentation of measures to make freight transport more efficient and sustainable, by improving rail infrastructure management, offering stronger incentives for low-emission lorries, and better information on freight transport greenhouse gas emissions5 July 2023The Commission presents a package of measures for a sustainable use of key natural resources – to help soil resilience, increase the sustainability and resilience of our food systems, improving plant and forest reproductive material and reducing food and textile waste16 June 2023Proposal for a revision of the Energy Labelling Regulation, to help consumers make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing mobile and cordless phones and tablets26 April 2023The European Parliament and the Council reach a political agreement on the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal25 April 2023'Fit for 55': Council adopts key pieces of legislation delivering on 2030 climate targets25 April 2023EU Energy Platform: Commission launches first call for companies to jointly buy gas21 April 2023The Commission proposes to revise the existing marketing standards of agri-food products28 March 2023Ambitious new law agreed to deploy sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure23 March 2023Agreement reached on cutting maritime transport emissions by promoting sustainable fuels for shipping22 March 2023Consumer protection: enabling sustainable choices and ending greenwashing22 March 2023Right to repair: the Commission adopts a new proposal on common rules promoting the repair of goods16 March 2023The Commission proposes the Critical Raw Materials Act16 March 2023The Commission proposes the Net-Zero Industry Act16 March 2023The Commission launches the New European Bauhaus capacity-building programme for the reconstruction of Ukraine14 March 2023The Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market design to boost renewables, better protect consumers and enhance industrial competitiveness10 March 2023The EU agrees stronger rules to boost energy efficiency 21 February 2023The Commission is presenting a package of measures to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries and aquaculture sector.14 February 2023The Commission proposes 2030 zero-emissions target for new city buses and 90% emissions reductions for new trucks by 204013 February 2023The Commission sets out rules for renewable hydrogen1 February 2023The Commission presents a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality24 January 2023 Presentation of a ’A New Deal for Pollinators’ to tackle the alarming decline in wild pollinating insects in Europe18 December 2022EU agrees to strengthen and expand emissions trading, and creates a Social Climate Fund to help people in the transition9 December 2022New rules on applying the EU emissions trading system in the aviation sector6 December 2022EU agrees law to fight global deforestation and forest degradation driven by EU production and consumption30 November 2022Circular Economy: Packaging and Packaging Waste RegulationProposal for a first EU-wide voluntary framework to reliably certify high-quality carbon removals15 November 2022EU Algae Initiative10 November 2022Proposal for new Euro 7 standards to reduce pollutant emissions from vehicles and improve air qualityBiodiversity: Stronger measures against wildlife trafficking27 October 2022The Council and the European Parliament reach a provisional political agreement on stricter CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans26 October 2022Commission proposes stronger rules for cleaner air and water15 September 2022Proposal for an emergency market intervention to reduce energy bills for Europeans20 July 2022‘Save gas for a safe winter’ proposal22 June 2022Nature protection package18 May 2022REPowerEU plan: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe22 April 2022The European Commission joins the European Climate Pact and pledges to make its operations climate neutral by 20305 April 2022Proposals to phase down fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances5 April 2022Proposals to modernise EU industrial emissions rules to steer large industry in long-term green transition30 March 2022Proposals to make sustainable products the norm in the EU, boost circular business models and empower consumers for the green transition23 March 2022Options to mitigate high energy prices with common gas purchases and minimum gas storage obligations8 March 2022REPowerEU: Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy15 December 2021Proposal of a new EU framework to decarbonise gas markets, promote hydrogen and reduce methane emissions15 December 2021Commission proposals to remove, recycle and sustainably store carbon14 December 2021New transport proposals target greater efficiency and more sustainable travel17 November 2021Proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy15 September 2021New European Bauhaus: new actions and funding14 July 2021Delivering the European Green Deal17 May 2021Sustainable blue economy12 May 2021Zero pollution Action Plan25 March 2021Organic Action Plan24 February 2021New EU strategy on adaptation to climate change18 January 2021New European Bauhaus10 December 2020European Battery Alliance9 December 2020European Climate Pact19 November 2020Offshore renewable energy14 October 2020 Renovation waveMethane StrategyChemicals strategy for sustainability17 September 2020Presentation of the 2030 Climate Target Plan8 July 2020Adoption of the EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen to pave the way towards a fully decarbonised, more efficient and interconnected energy sector20 May 2020Presentation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 to protect the fragile natural resources on our planetPresentation of the ‘Farm to fork strategy’ to make food systems more sustainable11 March 2020Proposal of a Circular Economy Action Plan focusing on sustainable resource use10 March 2020Adoption of the European Industrial Strategy, a plan for a future-ready economy4 March 2020Proposal for a European climate law to ensure a climate neutral European Union by 2050Public consultation (open until 17 June 2020) on the European Climate Pact bringing together regions, local communities, civil society, businesses and schools14 January 2020Presentation of the European Green Deal Investment Plan and the Just Transition MechanismShow 105 more items11 December 2019Presentation of the European Green Deal Featured 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Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, the European Green Deal will transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring:no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050economic growth decoupled from resource useno person and no place left behindThe European Green Deal is also our lifeline out of the COVID-19 pandemic. One third of the €1.8 trillion investments from the NextGenerationEU Recovery Plan, and the EU’s seven-year budget will finance the European Green Deal.
State of the Energy Union 2024 report finds EU making progress in securing affordable energy for all11 September 2024 – The State of the Energy Union 2024 report finds the EU has withstood critical risks to its security of energy supply, regained control over the energy market and prices, and accelerated the transition towards climate neutrality. The annual report takes stock of the EU’s progress in 2023-24 towards the objectives of the Energy Union, the REPowerEU plan to reduce dependencies on Russia’s fossil fuels, and the clean energy transition. According to the report, the EU has successfully put in place the necessary regulatory and financing framework to achieve its 2030 climate and energy goals and lay the foundations for renewed economic growth and competitiveness. While significant progress is reported in meeting the objectives of the Energy Union, the report finds there are areas where improvements are needed, such as stepping up the EU’s energy efficiency efforts. Read more
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21 November 2024Speech by Executive Vice-President Šefčovič at the signing of the Cooperation Agreement for the establishment of the Decarbonization Fund for the Greek Islands
8 November 2024EU to support continued global climate action and push for ambitious finance and investment goals at COP29
31 October 2024Questions and Answers on 2025 Fishing Opportunities in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak
31 October 2024Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2025 in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak
Factsheet14 July 2021Delivering the European Green DealFactsheets on Delivering the European Green Deal
Factsheet11 December 2019Factsheets on the European Green DealA clear and complete repository of the thematic areas that are shaping the European Green Deal
