The European Commission 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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Putting an end to wasteful packaging, boosting reuse and recycling
30 November - The Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules on packaging, to tackle this constantly growing source of waste and consumer frustration. They will allow consumers to have reusable packaging options, while getting rid of unnecessary packaging, and providing clear labels to support correct recycling. For the industry, they will create new business opportunities and make Europe less dependent on primary resources and external suppliers. They will put the packaging sector on track for climate neutrality by 2050.
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:
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fresh air, clean water, healthy soil and biodiversity -
renovated, energy efficient buildings -
healthy and affordable food -
more public transport
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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
Actions
Get involved
You can make a difference by getting involved in the European Climate Pact, an initiative that helps communities share and implement measures to combat climate change, or in the New European Bauhaus, an initiative that is bringing a cultural and creative dimension to the European Green Deal.
Timeline
- 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
- 5 April 2022
- 5 April 2022
- 30 March 2022
Proposals to make sustainable products the norm in the EU, boost circular business models and empower consumers for the green transition
- 23 March 2022
Options to mitigate high energy prices with common gas purchases and minimum gas storage obligations
- 8 March 2022
REPowerEU: Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy
- 15 December 2021
Proposal of a new EU framework to decarbonise gas markets, promote hydrogen and reduce methane emissions
- 15 December 2021
Commission proposals to remove, recycle and sustainably store carbon
- 14 December 2021
New transport proposals target greater efficiency and more sustainable travel
- 17 November 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
- 14 October 2020
- 17 September 2020
Presentation of the 2030 Climate Target Plan
- 08 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