Strategic agenda 2024-2029 - Consilium
Dec 1, 2024 · A free and democratic Europe . Values such as respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities, are the EU’s primary strength, …
Fit for 55 - The EU's plan for a green transition - Consilium
Apr 12, 2024 · The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is a carbon market based on a system of cap-and-trade of emission allowances for energy-intensive industries and the power generation sector. It is the EU's main tool in addressing emissions reductions.Since its introduction in 2005, the EU's emissions have decreased by 41%. The Fit for 55 package aimed to reform the EU ETS by making it more ambitious.
Anti-money laundering: Council adopts package of rules
May 30, 2024 · With the new package, all rules applying to the private sector will be transferred to a new directly applicable regulation, while a directive will deal with the organisation of national competent authorities fighting against money laundering and countering the …
How the EU responds to crises and builds resilience
Nov 19, 2024 · In March 2022, the Council adopted conclusions on civil protection work in the EU in view of climate change. As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, ministers called for the adaptation of civil protection systems to such events, in order for the EU to be more resilient in the face of climate change.
European Green Deal - Consilium
May 11, 2024 · What is the European Green Deal? The European Green Deal is the EU’s growth strategy. Launched in 2019, it consists of a package of policy initiatives, which set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. It is the EU's contribution to the Paris Agreement, which the …
A Strategic Compass for a stronger EU security and defence
Mar 21, 2022 · The Strategic Compass provides a shared assessment of the strategic environment in which the EU is operating and of the threats and challenges the Union faces. The document makes concrete and actionable proposals, with a very precise timetable for implementation, in order to improve the EU's ability to act decisively in crises and to defend its security and its citizens.
Why the EU adopts sanctions - Consilium
Apr 12, 2024 · Humanitarian exemption. EU sanctions are fully in line with international law, including international humanitarian law.. On 9 December 2022, the UN Security Council adopted resolution 2664 (2022), which provides a “humanitarian carve-out” - a standing humanitarian exemption - to the asset freeze measures imposed by United Nations sanctions regimes.
Paris Agreement on climate change - Consilium
Nov 15, 2024 · UNFCCC: the global climate convention. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the main international agreement on climate action. It was during a meeting of the parties to the UNFCCC in …
EU strategic agenda - Consilium
Jun 27, 2024 · In the past few years, the EU has faced many crises, from which it has emerged stronger and more united. Ranging from the fight against climate change to mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and taking unprecedented action in support of Ukraine following Russia’s war of aggression, the EU has acted in a swift and coordinated manner.. As the world becomes more unstable and complex ...
Council, European Union - Consilium
Explore popular topics Russia's war against Ukraine. Sanctions against Russia, support for Ukraine, the food crisis. Energy. Ensuring a secure and sustainable energy supply, developing an integrated internal energy market