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Ministers reached a general approach on the following files of the ‘Fit for 55’ package:
revision of the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme (EU ETS)
revision of the regulation on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states (effort sharing regulation)
revision of the regulation on greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF)
revision of rules for CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles
regulation establishing a social climate fund
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, French Minister for the energy transition
The proposals will play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the main sectors of the economy. They represent an important contribution towards meeting the EU’s overall goal of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
Ministers reached a general approach on a proposal to reduce to a minimum the consumption of products coming from supply chains associated with deforestation or forest degradation.
The objective of this proposal is to ensure that products consumed on the EU market do not contribute to deforestation and forest degradation worldwide.
The Commission published its proposal for a regulation on 17 November 2021. The main driver of global deforestation and forest degradation is the expansion of agricultural land, which is linked to the production of those commodities included in the scope of the regulation. As a major importer of such commodities, the EU can reduce its impact on global deforestation and forest degradation by adopting new rules to regulate the entry into the EU market and the export from the EU of these commodities in a way that promotes the consumption of ‘deforestation-free’ products and ensures deforestation-free supply chains.
The presidency presented a report on the progress of discussions on a proposal for a regulation to tighten EU waste shipment rules. The proposal aims to ensure that the EU does not export its waste challenges to third countries. It also aims to facilitate the transport of waste for reuse and recycling in the EU. Finally, it aims to combat illegal shipments of waste more effectively.
The Commission informed ministers of the main international meetings that have taken place recently.
The Commission provided ministers with information on certain pending legislative proposals.
Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Regulation
Revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive
Regulation relating to the eco-design of products
Regulation on the restoration objectives of the nature
Sweden brief ministers on the outcome of the Stockholm +50 conference. Cyprus briefed ministers on the 9th Environment for Europe ministerial conference.
Lastly, Czechia present the work programme for its upcoming presidency.
The Council also adopted without debate the list of ‘A-items’ listed below.
