Explainers

New proposed rules aim to increase CO2 emission reductions targets for new cars and vans, to ensure that the automotive sector contributes to the EU’s climate goals.

The European Green Deal aims to create a cleaner, healthier and climate-neutral Europe by transforming the way we produce and consume.

The EU is working on the revision of the energy taxation directive which is expected to play an important role in the EU’s efforts towards a greener future.

What do EU countries do about methane emissions? The EU has approved measures to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector.

What is the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package about? How will it help reach climate goals?

Improving the energy performance of buildings is key to reach the EU's climate goals. By 2050, buildings in the EU should be zero-emission.

Find out how the EU will scale up its manufacturing of clean technologies, and accelerate progress towards the transition to climate neutrality.

By 2050, most of the energy consumed in the EU will need to come from renewables. With its Fit for 55 package, the EU will boost the share of renewable energy by 2030.

REPowerEU is the EU’s plan to accelerate the clean energy transition. EU countries implement the plan through their recovery and resilience plans.

The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is the EU’s key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The EU is working on its revision.