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 2050
- economic growth decoupled from resource use
- no person and no place left behind
The 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.
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16 March 2023 - The Green Deal Industrial Plan supports the transition to climate neutrality by enhancing the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry. In March, three of its key proposals were presented: the European Critical Raw Materials Act, the Net-Zero Industry Act and the reform of the electricity market design. These will support the Plan by helping create a simpler and more predictable regulatory environment for clean technologies to either find or secure their home in the EU.
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The benefits of the European Green Deal
The European Green Deal will improve the well-being and health of citizens and future generations by providing:
fresh air, clean water, healthy soil and biodiversity
renovated, energy efficient buildings
healthy and affordable food
more public transport
cleaner energy and cutting-edge clean technological innovation
longer lasting products that can be repaired, recycled and re-used
future-proof jobs and skills training for the transition
globally competitive and resilient industry
REPowerEU
Affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe
Climate
Becoming the first climate neutral continent by 2050
Energy
A clean and efficient energy transition
Environment and oceans
Protecting our biodiversity and ecosystems
Agriculture
A healthy food system for people and the planet
Transport
Providing efficient, safe and environmentally friendly transport
Industry
An industrial strategy for a competitive, green and digital Europe
Research and innovation
Its role in driving transformative change
Finance and regional development
Sustainable investments to deliver the European Green Deal
New European Bauhaus
A creative and interdisciplinary initiative that connects the European Green Deal to our living spaces and experiences
Timeline
- 10 March 2023
The EU agrees stronger rules to boost energy efficiency
- 14 February 2023
The Commission proposes 2030 zero-emissions target for new city buses and 90% emissions reductions for new trucks by 2040
- 13 February 2023
The Commission sets out rules for renewable hydrogen
- 24 January 2023
Presentation of a ’A New Deal for Pollinators’ to tackle the alarming decline in wild pollinating insects in Europe
- 18 December 2022
EU agrees to strengthen and expand emissions trading, and creates a Social Climate Fund to help people in the transition
- 9 December 2022
New rules on applying the EU emissions trading system in the aviation sector
- 6 December 2022
EU agrees law to fight global deforestation and forest degradation driven by EU production and consumption
- 15 November 2022
- 27 October 2022
The Council and the European Parliament reach a provisional political agreement on stricter CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans
- 26 October 2022
Commission proposes stronger rules for cleaner air and water
- 15 September 2022
Proposal for an emergency market intervention to reduce energy bills for Europeans
- 20 July 2022
‘Save gas for a safe winter’ proposal
- 22 June 2022
- 18 May 2022
REPowerEU plan: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe
- 22 April 2022
The European Commission joins the European Climate Pact and pledges to make its operations climate neutral by 2030
- 8 March 2022
REPowerEU: Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy
- 15 December 2021
- 14 December 2021
- 15 September 2021
- 14 July 2021
- 17 May 2021
- 12 May 2021
- 25 March 2021
- 24 February 2021
- 18 January 2021
- 10 December 2020
- 9 December 2020
- 19 November 2020
- 17 September 2020
Presentation of the 2030 Climate Target Plan
- 8 July 2020
Adoption of the EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen to pave the way towards a fully decarbonised, more efficient and interconnected energy sector
- 20 May 2020
Presentation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 to protect the fragile natural resources on our planet
Presentation of the ‘Farm to fork strategy’ to make food systems more sustainable
- 11 March 2020
Proposal of a Circular Economy Action Plan focusing on sustainable resource use
- 10 March 2020
Adoption of the European Industrial Strategy, a plan for a future-ready economy
- 4 March 2020
Proposal for a European climate law to ensure a climate neutral European Union by 2050
Public consultation (open until 17 June 2020) on the European Climate Pact bringing together regions, local communities, civil society, businesses and schools
- 14 January 2020
Presentation of the European Green Deal Investment Plan and the Just Transition Mechanism
- 11 December 2019
Presentation of the European Green Deal
Documents
Delivering the European Green Deal
Factsheets on Delivering the European Green Deal
Factsheets on the European Green Deal
A clear and complete repository of the thematic areas that are shaping the European Green Deal
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