European Climate Law Framework

by name voted on 07.10.2020

Summary

A proposal to establish a legal framework for the EU to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, including intermediate targets and scientific oversight.

9 07.10.2020

Other

energy

economy

transport

environment

human rights

social policy

administrative law

public administration

international relations

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The regulation establishes a binding goal for the European Union to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest.
Intermediate emission reduction targets are proposed for the years 2030 and 2040 to provide a clear roadmap for all economic sectors.
The framework requires both the Union and individual Member States to take necessary measures to achieve climate neutrality.
A new independent scientific advisory panel, the European Climate Change Council, will be established to provide expert guidance based on the latest science.

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Speeches

5 Speeches in total

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Contra

Sophia IN 'T VELD

Sophia IN 'T VELD

Renew

0:55 min

10. Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

David Maria SASSOLI

David Maria SASSOLI

S&D

1:06 min

10. Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law) European Climate Law ***I European Climate Law ***I

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