EU Environment

From the economic and environmental benefits of reducing pollution to the main measures contained in the proposals, watch what Executive Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Sinkevičius had to say when they took the floor.

The survey found that Europeans are worried about the effect of air pollution on health and the environment, and most think that industry, public authorities and employers need to do more to improve air quality.

As the EU adopted a new package of ambitious measures to prevent pollution, Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius lays out the case for stronger protection.

Last night, the winners of the European Green Capital and Leaf 2024 awards were announced at a ceremony in Grenoble, France.

The EU will push for increased action at global level to tackle the interconnected climate and biodiversity crises, and will work with like-minded partners to secure a successful outcome at both international conferences.

European businesses joined the European Commission and partner organisations advocating for an ambitious outcome of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15.

The Commission adopted a Communication setting out its work on ensuring compliance with EU law, so that citizens and businesses can benefit from the same rights across the EU.