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European Climate Law - chronology of events
The European Council, in its conclusions of 12 December 2019, agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework that benefits all member states and encompasses adequate instruments, incentives, support and investments to ensure a cost-efficient, just, as well as socially balanced and fair transition, taking into account different national circumstances in terms of starting points.
On 4 March 2020, the European Commission adopted its proposal for a European climate law, as an important part of the European Green Deal.
On 17 September 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal amending its initial proposal of European climate law to include a revised EU emissions reduction target of at least 55% by 2030. The Commission also published a Communication on the 2030 climate target plan, accompanied by a comprehensive impact assessment.
On 10-11 December 2020 the European Council in its conclusions, endorsed a binding EU target of a net domestic reduction of at least 55% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990.
On 17 December 2020, the Council adopted a general approach, after which the Council and the Parliament launched a series of trilogue meetings with the aim of securing an agreement on the final text.
On 5 May 2021, the Council's and the European Parliament's negotiators reached a provisional political agreement setting into law the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050, and a collective, net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990
Read the 2019 European Council Conclusions
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Read the Revised EC Proposal on Climate Law
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Read the 2020 European Council Conclusions
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Read the Provisional Agreement on 5 May 2021
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