The European Green Deal (2024)

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The European Green Deal

Striving to be the first climate-neutral continent

Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, the European Green Deal will transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring:

  • no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050
  • economic growth decoupled from resource use
  • no person and no place left behind

The European Green Deal is also our lifeline out of the COVID-19 pandemic. One third of the €1.8 trillioninvestments from the NextGenerationEU Recovery Plan, and the EU’s seven-year budget will finance the European Green Deal.

The European Commission has adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxationpolicies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. More information onDelivering the European Green Deal.

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Highlight

State of the Energy Union 2024 report finds EU making progress in securing affordable energy for all

11 September 2024 – The State of the Energy Union 2024 report finds the EU haswithstood critical risks to its security of energy supply, regained control over the energy market and prices, and accelerated the transition towards climate neutrality. The annual report takes stock of the EU’s progress in 2023-24 towards theobjectives of the Energy Union, theREPowerEU plan to reduce dependencies on Russia’s fossil fuels, and theclean energy transition.According to the report, the EU has successfully put in place the necessaryregulatory and financing framework to achieve its 2030 climate and energy goals andlay thefoundations for renewed economic growth and competitiveness.Whilesignificant progress is reported in meeting theobjectives of the Energy Union, the report finds there are areas whereimprovements are needed, such as stepping up the EU’s energy efficiency efforts.

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Key figures

The first climate-neutral continent

by 2050

At least 55% less

net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels

3 billion

additional trees to be planted in the EU by 2030

Featured initiatives

The European Green Deal (3)

REPowerEU

The European Green Deal (4)

The Green Deal Industrial Plan

The European Green Deal (5)

EU action to address energy crisis

What we are working on

The European Green Deal (6)

Climate

Becoming the first climate neutral continent by 2050

The European Green Deal (7)

Energy

A clean and efficient energy transition

The European Green Deal (8)

Environment and oceans

Protecting our biodiversity and ecosystems

The European Green Deal (9)

Agriculture

A healthy food system for people and the planet

The European Green Deal (10)

Transport

Providing efficient, safe and environmentally friendly transport

The European Green Deal (11)

Industry

An industrial strategy for a competitive, green and digital Europe

The European Green Deal (12)

Research and innovation

Its role in driving transformative change

The European Green Deal (13)

Finance and regional development

Sustainable investments to deliver the European Green Deal

The European Green Deal (14)

New European Bauhaus

A creative and interdisciplinary initiative that connects the European Green Deal to our living spaces and experiences

Timeline

  1. 18 August 2024

    Entry into force of the Nature Restoration Law

  2. 30 July 2024

    Entry into force of the new Directive on repair of goods

  3. 28 June 2024

    The net-zero industry act enters into force

  4. 17 June 2024

    The Council adopts theNature restoration law

  5. 13 June 2024

    New regulation is adopted ensuring better and sustainable connectivity in Europe

  6. 30 May 2024

    The Council adopts theright-to-repair directive

  7. 28 May 2024

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

  8. 27 May 2024

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

  9. 21 May 2024

    The Council adopts the electricity market design reform and the decarbonised gasses and hydrogen package

  10. 21 May 2024

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

  11. 13 May 2024

    The Council adopts theregulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles

  12. 22 April 2024

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

  13. 13 April 2024

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

  14. 12 April 2024

    New rules on emission limits for cars, vans and trucks are adopted

  15. 12 April 2024

    The Council adoptsthe revised directive on industrial emissions and the regulation on the establishment of an industrial emissions portal

  16. 12 April 2024

    Adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

  17. 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

  18. 5 April 2024

    Strategic partnership with Uzbekistan on critical raw materials

  19. 27 March 2024

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

  20. 21 March 2024

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

  21. 15 March 2024

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

  22. 12 March 2024

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

  23. 11 March 2024

    Entry into force of the Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases

  24. 20 February 2024

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

  25. 20 February 2024

    Political agreement on new air quality standards in the EU

  26. 19 February 2024

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

  27. 16 February 2024

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

  28. 8 February 2024

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

  29. 6 February 2024

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

  30. 6 February 2024

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

  31. 6 February 2024

    Political agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act

  32. 2 February 2024

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

  33. 29 January 2024

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

  34. 25 January 2024

    The Commission launches Strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture

  35. 18 January 2024

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

  36. 19 December 2023

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

  37. 14 December 2023

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

  38. 8 December 2023

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

  39. 7 December 2023

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

  40. 5 December 2023

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

  41. 2 December 2023

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

  42. 29 November 2023

    Political agreement on modernising management of industrial emissions

  43. 28 November 2023

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

  44. 22 November 2023

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

  45. 24 October 2023

    The Commission presents theEuropean Wind Power Action Plan

  46. 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

  47. 1 October 2023

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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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

  51. 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

  52. 26 April 2023

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

  53. 25 April 2023

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

  54. 25 April 2023

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

  55. 21 April 2023

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

  56. 28 March 2023

    Ambitious new law agreed to deploy sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure

  57. 23 March 2023

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

  58. 22 March 2023

    Consumer protection: enabling sustainable choices and ending greenwashing

  59. 22 March 2023

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

  60. 16 March 2023

    The Commission proposes the Critical Raw Materials Act

  61. 16 March 2023

    The Commission proposes the Net-Zero Industry Act

  62. 16 March 2023

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

  63. 14 March 2023

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

  64. 10 March 2023

    The EU agrees stronger rules to boost energy efficiency

  65. 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.

  66. 14 February 2023

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

  67. 13 February 2023

    The Commission sets out rules for renewable hydrogen

  68. 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

  69. 24 January 2023

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

  70. 18 December 2022

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

  71. 9 December 2022

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

  72. 6 December 2022

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

  73. 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

  74. 15 November 2022

    EU Algae Initiative

  75. 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

  76. 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

  77. 26 October 2022

    Commission proposesstronger rules for cleaner air and water

  78. 15 September 2022

    Proposal for anemergency market interventionto reduce energy bills for Europeans

  79. 20 July 2022

    Save gas for a safe winter’proposal

  80. 22 June 2022

    Nature protection package

  81. 18 May 2022

    REPowerEU plan: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe

  82. 22 April 2022

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

  83. 5 April 2022

    Proposals to phase down fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances

  84. 5 April 2022

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

  85. 30 March 2022

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

  86. 23 March 2022

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

  87. 8 March 2022

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

  88. 15 December 2021

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

  89. 15 December 2021

    Commission proposals to remove, recycle and sustainably store carbon

  90. 14 December 2021

    New transport proposals target greater efficiency and more sustainable travel

  91. 17 November 2021

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

  92. 15 September 2021

    New European Bauhaus: new actions and funding

  93. 14 July 2021

    Delivering the European Green Deal

  94. 17 May 2021

    Sustainable blue economy

  95. 12 May 2021

    Zero pollution Action Plan

  96. 25 March 2021

    Organic Action Plan

  97. 24 February 2021

    New EU strategy on adaptation to climate change

  98. 18 January 2021

    New European Bauhaus

  99. 10 December 2020

    European Battery Alliance

  100. 9 December 2020

    European Climate Pact

  101. 19 November 2020

    Offshore renewable energy

  102. 14 October 2020

    Renovation wave

    Methane Strategy

    Chemicals strategy for sustainability

  103. 17 September 2020

    Presentation of the2030 Climate Target Plan

  104. 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

  105. 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

  106. 11 March 2020

    Proposal of aCircular Economy Action Planfocusing on sustainable resource use

  107. 10 March 2020

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

  108. 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

  109. 14 January 2020

    Presentation of theEuropean Green Deal Investment Planand theJust Transition Mechanism

  110. 11 December 2019

    Presentation of theEuropean Green Deal

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Latest

  • 23 October 2024

Questions and answers on the results of the 2023 call for proposals under the Innovation Fund

  • 23 October 2024

EU invests €4.8 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative net-zero projects

  • 21 October 2024

New LIFE Project Summaries

  • 21 October 2024

EU invests over €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects to support the green transition all around Europe

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Factsheets on the European Green Deal

A clear and complete repository of the thematic areas that are shaping the European Green Deal

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