European Council

A 2035 ban on sales of new fossil fuel cars and vans in Europe now looks inevitable, after long talks led to EU Council agreement on a host of crucial green policies

Member states back pioneering proposals for an import levy on carbon intensive goods produced in countries with lower environmental standards

Resolution backed by EU Parliament sets scene for crunch negotiations with Council over bloc's long-term budget

As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain

Green transition efforts should be integrated into Covid-19 recovery plans, according to European Council statement

European Council endorses goal of building a 'climate neutral EU', despite continuing Polish objections

Around 200 CEOs of major corporates call on newly-elected EU leaders to collaborate with business and society in driving climate action and pursuit of the SDGs

Proposal to raise bloc's climate ambition blocked at crunch summit, reportedly by opposition from four EU countries