The European Green Deal (2024)

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1. 28 May 2024

   The EU and Australia sign partnership on sustainable critical and strategic minerals

2. 27 May 2024

   Adoption of the Net-Zero Industry Act and of the EU Regulation to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector

3. 21 May 2024

   Adoption of the electricity and gas market reforms and the new framework to boost the development of hydrogen

4. 22 April 2024

   The Commission defines principles on limiting most harmful chemicals to essential uses

5. 13 April 2024

   Entry into force of the Regulation on deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure

6. 12 April 2024

   Adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

7. 10 April 2024

   The Commission takes stock of a series of Clean Transition Dialogues on transforming Europe into a clean, resource-efficient, fair and competitive economy

8. 5 April 2024

   Strategic partnership with Uzbekistan on critical raw materials

9. 27 March 2024

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   Entry into force of the Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition

10. 21 March 2024

    The EU and Norway sign strategic partnership on sustainable land-based raw materials and battery value chains

11. 15 March 2024

    Commission proposes targeted review of Common Agricultural Policy to support EU farmers

12. 12 March 2024

    Commission sets out key steps for managing climate risks to protect people and prosperity

13. 11 March 2024

    Entry into force of the Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases

14. 20 February 2024

    Political agreement on the first EU-wide certification scheme for carbon removals

15. 20 February 2024

    Political agreement on new air quality standards in the EU

16. 19 February 2024

    The EU and Rwanda sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains

17. 16 February 2024

    Political agreement on tackling ship-source pollution to help make European seas cleaner

18. 8 February 2024

    Political agreement to ban all remaining intentional uses of toxic mercury in the EU

19. 6 February 2024

    The Commission adopts an EU Industrial Carbon Management Strategy, setting out how to sustainably capture, store and use CO₂

20. 6 February 2024

    The Commission presents recommendation for 2040 emissions reduction target to set the path to climate neutrality in 2050

21. 6 February 2024

    Political agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act

22. 2 February 2024

    Political agreement on common rules to promote the repair of goods for consumers

23. 29 January 2024

    Political agreement on more thorough and more cost-effective urban wastewater management

24. 25 January 2024

    The Commission launches Strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture

25. 18 January 2024

    Political agreement on strong EU targets to reduce CO2 emissions from new trucks and urban buses

26. 19 December 2023

    Political agreement on more sustainable and resilient trans-European transport network

27. 14 December 2023

    Political agreement on the reform of the EU's electricity market design

28. 8 December 2023

    Political agreement on updated EU rules to decarbonise the gas market and create a hydrogen market

29. 7 December 2023

    Political agreement on new rules to boost energy performance of buildings across the EU

30. 5 December 2023

    Political agreement on improving classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous chemicals

31. 2 December 2023

    COP28: President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen launches Global Pledge on Renewables and Energy Efficiency

32. 29 November 2023

    Political agreement on modernising management of industrial emissions

33. 28 November 2023

    The Commission sets out actions to accelerate the roll-out of electricity grids

34. 22 November 2023

    The Commission proposes a new forest monitoring law that aims to improve resilience of European forests

35. 24 October 2023

    The Commission presents theEuropean Wind Power Action Plan

36. 9 October 2023

    With the adoption of the last two proposals, theFit for 55 packageof 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 economy

37. 1 October 2023

    Enter into application of the transitional phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

38. 13 July 2023

    Presentation of an initiative to enhance the circularity of the automotive sector, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles

39. 11 July 2023

    Presentation 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 emissions

40. 5 July 2023

    The 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 waste

41. 16 June 2023

    Proposal for a revision of the Energy Labelling Regulation, to help consumers make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing mobile and cordless phones and tablets

42. 26 April 2023

    The European Parliament and the Council reach a political agreement on the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal

43. 25 April 2023

    'Fit for 55': Council adopts key pieces of legislation delivering on 2030 climate targets

44. 25 April 2023

    EU Energy Platform: Commission launches first call for companies to jointly buy gas

45. 21 April 2023

    The Commission proposes to revise the existing marketing standards of agri-food products

46. 28 March 2023

    Ambitious new law agreed to deploy sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure

47. 23 March 2023

    Agreement reached on cutting maritime transport emissions by promoting sustainable fuels for shipping

48. 22 March 2023

    Consumer protection: enabling sustainable choices and ending greenwashing

49. 22 March 2023

    Right to repair: the Commission adopts a new proposal on common rules promoting the repair of goods

50. 16 March 2023

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    The Commission proposes the Critical Raw Materials Act

51. 16 March 2023

    The Commission proposes the Net-Zero Industry Act

52. 16 March 2023

    The Commission launches the New European Bauhaus capacity-building programme for the reconstruction of Ukraine

53. 14 March 2023

    The Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market design to boost renewables, better protect consumers and enhance industrial competitiveness

54. 10 March 2023

    The EU agrees stronger rules to boost energy efficiency

55. 21 February 2023

    The Commission is presenting a package of measures to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries and aquaculture sector.

56. 14 February 2023

    The Commission proposes 2030 zero-emissions target for new city buses and 90% emissions reductions for new trucks by 2040

57. 13 February 2023

    The Commission sets out rules for renewable hydrogen

58. 1 February 2023

    The Commission presents a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality

59. 24 January 2023

    Presentation of a ’A New Deal for Pollinators’ to tackle the alarming decline in wild pollinating insects in Europe

60. 18 December 2022

    EU agrees to strengthen and expand emissions trading, and creates a Social Climate Fund to help people in the transition

61. 9 December 2022

    New rules on applying the EU emissions trading system in the aviation sector

62. 6 December 2022

    EU agrees law to fight global deforestation and forest degradation driven by EU production and consumption

63. 30 November 2022

    Circular Economy: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

    Proposal for a first EU-wide voluntary framework to reliably certify high-quality carbon removals

64. 15 November 2022

    EU Algae Initiative

65. 10 November 2022

    Proposal for new Euro 7 standards to reduce pollutant emissions from vehicles and improve air quality

    Biodiversity: Stronger measures against wildlife trafficking

66. 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

67. 26 October 2022

    Commission proposesstronger rules for cleaner air and water

68. 15 September 2022

    Proposal for anemergency market interventionto reduce energy bills for Europeans

69. 20 July 2022

    ‘Save gas for a safe winter’proposal

70. 22 June 2022

    Nature protection package

71. 18 May 2022

    REPowerEU plan: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe

72. 22 April 2022

    The European Commission joins the European Climate Pact and pledges to make its operations climate neutral by 2030

73. 5 April 2022

    Proposals to phase down fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances

74. 5 April 2022

    Proposals to modernise EU industrial emissions rules to steer large industry in long-term green transition

75. 30 March 2022

    Proposals to make sustainable products the norm in the EU, boost circular business models and empower consumers for the green transition

76. 23 March 2022

    Options to mitigate high energy prices with common gas purchases and minimum gas storage obligations

77. 8 March 2022

    REPowerEU: Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy

78. 15 December 2021

    Proposal of a new EU framework to decarbonise gas markets, promote hydrogen and reduce methane emissions

79. 15 December 2021

    Commission proposals to remove, recycle and sustainably store carbon

80. 14 December 2021

    New transport proposals target greater efficiency and more sustainable travel

81. 17 November 2021

    Proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy

82. 15 September 2021

    New European Bauhaus: new actions and funding

83. 14 July 2021

    Delivering the European Green Deal

84. 17 May 2021

    Sustainable blue economy

85. 12 May 2021

    Zero pollution Action Plan

86. 25 March 2021

    Organic Action Plan

87. 24 February 2021

    New EU strategy on adaptation to climate change

88. 18 January 2021

    New European Bauhaus

89. 10 December 2020

    European Battery Alliance

90. 9 December 2020

    European Climate Pact

91. 19 November 2020

    Offshore renewable energy

92. 14 October 2020

    Renovation wave

    Methane Strategy

    Chemicals strategy for sustainability

93. 17 September 2020

    Presentation of the2030 Climate Target Plan

94. 8 July 2020

    Adoption of theEU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogento pave the way towards a fully decarbonised, more efficient and interconnected energy sector

95. 20 May 2020

    Presentation of theEU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030to protect the fragile natural resources on our planet

    Presentation of the ‘Farm to fork strategy’ to make food systems more sustainable

96. 11 March 2020

    Proposal of aCircular Economy Action Planfocusing on sustainable resource use

97. 10 March 2020

    Adoption of theEuropean Industrial Strategy, a plan for a future-ready economy

98. 4 March 2020

    Proposal for aEuropean climate lawto ensure a climate neutral European Union by 2050

    Public consultation (open until 17 June 2020) on theEuropean Climate Pactbringing together regions, local communities, civil society, businesses and schools

99. 14 January 2020

    Presentation of theEuropean Green Deal Investment Planand theJust Transition Mechanism

101. 11 December 2019

     Presentation of theEuropean Green Deal

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