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The energy policy of the European Union focuses on energy security, sustainability, and integrating the energy markets of member states. An increasingly important part of it is climate policy. A key energy policy adopted in 2009 is the 20/20/20 objectives, binding for all EU Member States.
Building long-lasting international partnerships, promoting the EU clean energy industries and accelerating the clean energy transition is at the core of the EU external engagement energy strategy, launched alongside the REPowerEU package.
The EU will also focus on reducing its energy consumption. The “ Playing my part ” campaign, launched in April in cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA), is an example of such energy saving action to encourage citizens to reduce their energy use and save money.
It aims to strengthen the EU's energy security, resilience and autonomy while promoting broader energy partnerships with global partners. These will combine gas cooperation with long-term energy cooperation on hydrogen, renewable gases (including biomethane) and other green energy sources.
Moving away from Russian energy supply, the EU will also prioritise energy savings and efficiency, aiming to achieve a 5% reduction in oil and gas demand in the short term that is expected to decrease the price and demand pressure on the global energy markets. The EU will also focus on reducing its energy consumption.
Russia’s unjustified military aggression against Ukraine and its weaponisation of gas supplies have provoked an unprecedented energy crisis for the EU. They have caused a sharp rise in energy prices and brought hardship for Europeans. The EU is taking strong action to address this.
Total energy subsidies in the EU rose from EUR 177 billion in 2015 to EUR 216 billion in 2021, to reach an estimated EUR 390 billion in 2022. The trend of decline in fossil fuel …
As part of its digital strategy, the EU wants to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure better conditions for the development and use of this innovative technology. AI can create many benefits, such as better healthcare; …
DECRETO 36/2024, de 30 de julio, del Lehendakari, de modificación del Decreto de creación, supresión y modificación de los Departamentos de la Administración General de la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco, y de determinación de funciones y áreas de actuación de los mismos.
Yet the EU''s response to crises needs to evolve. In the future, the EU must be ready to face acute crises of a different nature, which could be multi-faceted or hybrid, have cascading effects or occur simultaneously. Resilience is the ability not only to withstand and cope with challenges but also to undergo transitions in a sustainable, fair ...
The Report shows how the EU responded collectively and effectively to Russia''s aggression in Ukraine and weaponisation of its energy supplies, by accelerating the clean energy transition, …
Strengthening Europe''s democratic processes by deepening relations with the European Parliament and national parliaments, protecting EU democracy from external interference, ensuring transparency and integrity throughout the legislative process, as well as engaging more widely with Europeans in shaping the EU''s future.
Nye mål vedtaget af Parlamentet i juli 2023 fastsætter en kollektiv mindskning af energiforbruget på minimum 11,7% på EU-niveau fra 2030 (sammenlignet med skønnet for …
EU air passenger rights apply: If your flight is within the EU and is operated either by an EU or a non-EU airline; If your flight arrives in the EU from outside the EU and is operated by an EU airline; If your flight departs from the EU to a non-EU country operated by an EU or a non-EU airline; If you have not already received benefits (compensation, re-routing, …
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The energy policy of the European Union focuses on energy security, sustainability, and integrating the energy markets of member states. An increasingly important part of it is climate policy. A key energy policy adopted in 2009 is the 20/20/20 objectives, binding for all EU Member States. The target involved increasing the share of renewable energy in its final energy use to 20…
TARIC, the integrated Tariff of the European Union, is a multilingual database integrating all measures relating to EU customs tariff, commercial and agricultural legislation.. ACCESS THE DATABASE. Integrating and coding these measures facilitates their uniform application by all Member States and gives all economic operators a clear view of measures to be taken when …
EU-program och EU-fonder som finansieras genom EU:s budget och NextGenerationEU Nedan hittar du en översikt över de finansieringsmöjligheter som finansieras genom EU:s långtidsbudget för 2021–2027 och återhämtningsinstrumentet NextGenerationEU efter rubrik, kluster och program eller fond (de flesta program som genomförs genom delad förvaltning kallas fonder).
Multilingualism is enshrined in the EU''s Charter of Fundamental Rights: EU nationals have the right to use any of the 24 official languages to communicate with the EU institutions, and the institutions must reply in the same language. Legal acts and their summaries are available in all official EU languages.
The continuing adoption of renewable energy in power generation, industry, buildings and transport will accelerate our independence, give a boost to the green transition, and reduce …
Around €5.6 billion will be invested in research and innovation to support the European Green Deal, accelerating Europe''s transition towards clean energy and climate neutrality by 2050. As part of the 2023-2024 work programme, Horizon Europe''s Cluster 5 ''Climate, Energy and …
It recommended to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, which is in line with recent scientific advice and the EU''s commitments under the …
Following the European elections in June 2024, the EU set a number of priorities that shape the political and policy agenda until 2029. They serve to address the main challenges faced by the EU and its citizens. The priorities derive from a dialogue between EU leaders, national ministers, EU institutions and the political groups elected to the European Parliament.
Emergency Authorisations of plant protection products in Member States of the European Union. Emergency authorisations granted in accordance with Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 by Member States from June 2016 onwards are present in the database. Users can search by various parameters to identify relevant emergency authorisations.
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EU climate change goals and the European Green Deal. To tackle climate change, the European Parliament adopted the European Climate Law, which raises the EU''s target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions at least 55% by 2030 (from the current 40%) and makes climate neutrality by 2050 legally binding.. The Climate Law is part of the European …
The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union''s diplomatic service. Since 2011, the EEAS carries out the EU''s Common Foreign and Security Policy to promote peace, prosperity, security, and the interests of Europeans across the globe. About the European External Action Service.
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This report documents the work completed for the Directorate General for Energy (DG ENER) of the European Commission (EC) on the Study on energy subsidies and …
Conoce el departamento. Nos corresponden las siguientes funciones y áreas de actuación: la innovación y la tecnología, la internacionalización de las empresas, la política industrial y energética, la promoción y desarrollo de la sociedad de la información y del conocimiento, el sector primario y alimentario, las políticas de desarrollo rural, litoral y forestal, la investigación ...
is the value of EU''s net-zero start-ups ecosystem in 2021, doubling since 2020. More than 400 GW. of wind and solar renewable energy production capacity in the EU in 2022, an increase of over 25% compared to 2020. 4.5 million. green …
Way forward for EU''s competitiveness. Europe''s strong system of rights and values offers equal opportunities and leads the way in social inclusion. Our institutions, economic frameworks, and commitment to the rule of law create an environment where businesses can thrive and people can prosper. Top-notch infrastructure and a skilled workforce ...
To reach its climate neutrality goal by 2050, the EU is taking action to reduce emissions from cars as road transport accounts for one fifth of the EU''s CO2 emissions. The EU aims to cut emissions from cars 55% and …
The ENP was launched in 2004 to foster stability, security and prosperity in the EU''s neighbouring regions, both in the South and in the East. In 2015, the High Representative and the European Commission adopted the ENP Review, which brought a change to the cooperation framework and proposed ways to build more effective partnerships in the …
This article provides an overview of the energy economy in the European Union (EU) in 2022, based on annual data from each Member State. It provides trends for the main energy commodities for primary energy production, imports and …
It tackles climate change, helps to achieve the UN''s Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU''s competitiveness and growth. The programme facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies while tackling global challenges. It supports the creation and ...
The EU''s Regional Advisory and Coordination Cell for the Sahel (RACC) contributes to peace and stability in region. It was deployed in 2019 to support G5 Sahel structures and countries to enhance regional cooperation and operational capabilities in the field of defense and security, in compliance with international law, human rights and the EU ...
Promoting peace and security and respecting fundamental rights and freedoms are just some of the European Union''s aims and values. Discover them all. Founding agreements. Overview of the most important EU treaties (founding treaties, treaty amendments, Lisbon Treaty, Schengen Agreement, etc.)
In line with the EUSR''s mandate, the Section provides Kosovo authorities with EU''s advice and support in political processes and participates in monitoring and fostering Kosovo''s advancement on EU-related political …
Last updated November 1, 2024. To view a PDF version, please click here. The European Union (EU) and our 27 Member States remain united and determined in our unprecedented support for Ukraine. Since the start of the war, the EU and our Member States have made available close to $133 billion* in financial, military, humanitarian, and refugee …
The EU, through the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid, supports international relief organisations operating in Nigeria. Since 2010, the EU has funded humanitarian partners in providing emergency food assistance, health and protection to displaced people and victims of conflict, as well as in improving the community management of acute …
Energy efficiency improvements could reduce not only CO2 emissions, but also the EU''s annual €330 billion bill for energy imports. Targets adopted by the Parliament in July 2023 set a …
Europaparlamentet och rådet har kommit överens om nya regler för att öka byggnaders energiprestanda och bidra till EU:s energi- och klimatmål och uppnå ett helt koldioxidfritt byggnadsbestånd senast 2050.