'Fit for 55': Council adopts key legislation to reach 2030 climate targets

Today, the Council adopted five laws that will enable the EU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in key sectors of the economy, while ensuring effective support for the most vulnerable citizens and micro-enterprises, as well as sectors exposed to carbon leakage. in the climate transition.

The laws are part of the "Fit for 55" package, which sets EU policies in line with its commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Voting in the Council is the last step in the decision-making process. (More on consilium.europa.eu)