European Council
Policy
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
29 June 2022
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8 min read
Carbon Trading
Member states back pioneering proposals for an import levy on carbon intensive goods produced in countries with lower environmental standards
16 March 2022
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3 min read
Politics
Resolution backed by EU Parliament sets scene for crunch negotiations with Council over bloc's long-term budget
24 July 2020
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4 min read
Politics
As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain
23 July 2020
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8 min read
Policy
Green transition efforts should be integrated into Covid-19 recovery plans, according to European Council statement
27 March 2020
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3 min read
Policy
European Council endorses goal of building a 'climate neutral EU', despite continuing Polish objections
13 December 2019
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3 min read
Policy
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
18 July 2019
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2 min read
Politics
Proposal to raise bloc's climate ambition blocked at crunch summit, reportedly by opposition from four EU countries
21 June 2019
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3 min read
