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Date de création : 06-10-2022Revision of the Renewable Energy Directive: Fit for 55 package
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 09-09-2022
Auteur WILSON Alex Benjamin
Domaine politique Environnement | Énergie
Mot-clé consommation d'énergie | directive (UE) | gaz à effet de serre | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | politique
énergétique de l'UE | production d'énergie | proposition (UE) | rendement énergétique | ressource renouvelable |
réduction des émissions de gaz | économie d'énergie | énergie renouvelable
Résumé On 14 July 2021 the European Commission adopted the 'fit for 55' package, which adapts existing climate and energy
legislation to meet the new EU objective of a minimum 55 % reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
The 'fit for 55' package is part of the European Green Deal, which aims to put the EU firmly on the path towards
climate neutrality by 2050. A key element in the 'fit for 55' package is the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive
(RED II), to help the EU deliver the new 55 % GHG target. Under RED II, the EU is obliged to ensure at least 32 % of
its energy consumption comes from renewable energy sources (RES) by 2030. The revised RED II strengthens these
provisions and sets a new EU target of a minimum 40 % share of RES in final energy consumption by 2030,
accompanied by new sectoral targets. As part of the REPowerEU plan (May 2022), the Commission proposes to
further raise this RES target to a 45 % share by 2030. In the European Parliament, the file was referred to the
Committee for Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), with the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food
Safety as associated committee under Rule 57. The ITRE committee adopted its report on 13 July 2022, which has
been referred to the September plenary session. The Council adopted a general approach on 29 June. Second edition.
The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
EU carbon border adjustment mechanism: Implications for climate and competitiveness
Type de publication Briefing
Date 14-07-2022
Auteur MORGADO SIMOES HENRIQUE ANDRE | TITIEVSKAIA Jana
Domaine politique Commerce international | Environnement | Industrie
Mot-clé carbone | changement climatique | gaz à effet de serre | importation (UE) | neutralité carbone | pays tiers | permis de
pollution négociable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) | surveillance à l'importation | échange de
droits d'émission
Résumé The EU has implemented the world's largest carbon-pricing system, the emissions trading system (ETS). While pricing
emissions can encourage industrial decarbonisation, it also risks carbon leakage, whereby EU companies move their
production abroad. To date, the EU has mitigated carbon leakage through free allocations to certain industries, but with
rising climate ambition and higher carbon prices, the Commission seeks to phase out free allocations. In parallel, a
novel carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) would be introduced, requiring EU importers, as of 2026, to
purchase certificates equivalent to the weekly EU carbon price. The CBAM would initially apply to imports in five
emissions-intensive sectors deemed at greater risk of carbon leakage: cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers,
and electricity. The CBAM charge would cover imports of these goods from all third countries, except those
participating in the ETS or a linked mechanism. The CBAM aims to contribute to the EU's climate neutrality objectives,
and encourage partner countries to decarbonise their production processes by levelling the playing field in carbon
pricing between the EU and third-country producers; less developed countries could be supported in their climate
transitions. Following publication of the Commission proposal on the CBAM in July 2021, Parliament referred the file to
the Environment Committee. On 22 June 2022 the Parliament adopted its position, while on 15 March 2022 the
Council had adopted its general approach. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key
stages throughout the legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
Aviation's contribution to European Union climate action: Revision of EU ETS as regards aviation
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 13-07-2022
Auteur JENSEN LISELOTTE
Domaine politique Environnement | Transports | Énergie
Mot-clé droits d'émissions UE | gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | Mécanisme UE d'échange de droits d'émission |
Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale | permis de pollution négociable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE |
proposition (UE) | réduction des émissions de gaz | transport aérien | vente aux enchères
Résumé As part of the 'Fit for 55' package, the Commission is proposing a revision to the EU's emissions trading system (ETS)
as regards carbon dioxide emissions from aviation. The proposal seeks to ensure that the sector contributes to the
EU's climate targets through increased auctioning of allowances, with an end to free allowances from 2027, and by
applying the linear reduction of aviation allowances. The proposal will also integrate, into the revised ETS, the
International Civil Aviation Organization's agreed global market-based Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for
International Aviation (CORSIA) and apply it to international flights departing from or arriving at an airport inside the
European Economic Area (EEA). For domestic flights in the Member States or flights within the EEA, the ETS would
continue to apply. In the European Parliament, the file has been referred to the Committee on Environment, Public
Health and Food Safety (ENVI), with Sunčana Glavak (EPP, Croatia) appointed rapporteur. Parliament adopted its
position during the June I 2022 plenary session. The Council adopted its general approach during its meeting of 28
June 2022. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the
legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
Multimédia Revision of EU ETS as regards aviation: 'Fit for 55' package
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 1Revision of the LULUCF Regulation: Strengthening the role of the land use, land-use change and forestry
sector in climate action
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 05-07-2022
Auteur JENSEN LISELOTTE
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé effet de serre atmosphérique | impact sur l'environnement | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | règlement (UE) |
réduction des émissions de gaz | stratégie de l’UE | surveillance de l'environnement
Résumé To align regulations and policies with the legally binding goals – delivering, by 2030, a 55 % net greenhouse gas
emissions reduction compared to 1990, and reaching climate neutrality in Europe by 2050 – on 14 July the European
Commission presented its first proposals under the 'fit for 55' package. One of these proposals involves amending
Regulation (EU) 2018/841 on emissions and removals from land use, land-use change and forestry (the LULUCF
Regulation). Among the main changes envisaged are to merge, as of 2030, the LULUCF sector with the non-CO2
agricultural sector in a new climate pillar, which would have to achieve climate neutrality by 2035. Moreover, by 2030,
LULUCF carbon removals would have to increase to 310 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2e). For the post-2025
period, the Commission would set individual targets for each Member State. The proposal was referred to the
European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), which appointed Ville
Niinistö (Greens/EFA, Finland) as rapporteur. ENVI adopted its report on 17 May 2022, and Parliament adopted its
position in plenary on 8 June. The Environment Council adopted its general approach during its meeting of 28 June
2022. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative
procedure.
Briefing EN
Review of the EU ETS: 'Fit for 55' package
Type de publication Briefing
Date 05-07-2022
Auteur ERBACH Gregor
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé droits d'émissions UE | gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | Mécanisme UE d'échange de droits d'émission |
permis de pollution négociable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | pollution par les navires | proposition (UE) |
réduction des émissions de gaz | réserves | transport maritime
Résumé As part of the 'Fit for 55' package, the Commission presented a legislative proposal to review the EU Emissions
Trading System (ETS). The aim of the review is to align the EU ETS Directive with the EU target set out in the
European Climate Law to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 % by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. To
this end, the amount of emission allowances would be reduced, fewer allowances would be allocated for free, and the
ETS would be extended to maritime transport. This would reduce emissions in the ETS sectors by 61 % by 2030,
compared to 2005. A separate new emissions trading system would be established for fuel distribution for road
transport and buildings. The Innovation Fund and the Modernisation Fund would be enlarged, and Member States
would be obliged to spend all of their ETS revenues on climate action. In the European Parliament, the proposal has
been referred to the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), with Peter Liese (EPP,
Germany) as rapporteur. The Parliament adopted its position in the June II 2022 session, and the Council adopted its
general approach on 29 June 2022, enabling the launch of trilogue negotiations. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in
Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
Multimédia Review of the EU ETS: 'Fit for 55' package
CO2 emission standards for new cars and vans: 'Fit for 55' package
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 05-07-2022
Auteur ERBACH Gregor
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé automobile | combustible de remplacement | consommation d'énergie | gaz à effet de serre | politique de
l'environnement de l'UE | pollution automobile | proposition (UE) | réduction des émissions de gaz | véhicule non
polluant | véhicule utilitaire léger | véhicule à moteur | énergie renouvelable
Résumé On 14 July 2021, as part of the 'fit for 55' package, the Commission presented a legislative proposal for a revision of
the Regulation setting CO2 emission performance standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (vans).
To raise the contribution of the road transport sector to the EU's climate targets, the proposal sets more ambitious
2030 targets for reducing the CO2 emissions of new cars and vans and allows only zero-emission vehicles from 2035.
In the European Parliament, the proposal has been referred to the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food
Safety (ENVI), with Jan Huitema (Renew, the Netherlands) as rapporteur. The Parliament adopted its position during
the June I 2022 plenary session, and the Council adopted its general approach on 29 June 2022, meaning trilogue
negotiations can commence. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages
throughout the legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 2Revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 29-06-2022
Auteur HALLEUX Vivienne
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé gestion des déchets | impact sur l'environnement | lutte contre la pollution | neutralité carbone | politique de
l'environnement de l'UE | pollution de l'eau | pollution du sol | pollution industrielle | proposition (UE) | protection de
l'environnement | qualité de l’air | économie circulaire
Résumé Covering some 52 000 large agro-industrial installations EU-wide, the Industrial Emissions Directive is the main EU
instrument regulating pollutant emissions from industry. The proposal for a revision tabled by the European
Commission on 5 April 2022 aims to bring it into line with the EU's zero pollution ambition, energy, climate and circular
economy policy goals under the European Green Deal. The main changes include expanding the scope (in terms of
sectors covered and thresholds), strengthening permit requirements to authorise installations to operate, and
measures to promote innovation. Stakeholders' reactions to the text were mixed. Industry and farming representatives
expressed strong concerns about the added complexity, timeliness and practical implementation of the proposal. While
welcoming many improvements, non-governmental organisations criticised the missed opportunity to make the
directive fit for climate protection, and the proposed new regime for intensive livestock rearing. In Parliament, the file
has been referred to the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), which appointed
Radan Kanev as rapporteur. First edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages
throughout the legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
Establishing an industrial emissions portal
Type de publication Briefing
Date 29-06-2022
Auteur HALLEUX Vivienne
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé accès à l'information | communication des données | gestion des déchets | lutte contre la pollution | politique de
l'environnement de l'UE | polluant | pollution industrielle | proposition (UE) | protection de l'environnement | répertoire |
surveillance de l'environnement
Résumé The European Green Deal envisages a review of measures addressing pollution from large industrial installations, with
a view to aligning existing legislation with the EU's zero pollution ambition, as well as its energy, climate and circular
economy policy goals. On 5 April 2022, the European Commission tabled a proposal to revise the Industrial Emissions
Directive, the main European Union instrument regulating pollutant emissions from industry, together with a proposal to
revise the Regulation establishing the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register, related to environmental
information. The proposal aims at upgrading the existing register to a more comprehensive and integrated industrial
emissions portal, enabling more accurate monitoring of the environmental performance of large industrial activities.
The main changes proposed include better alignment with the Industrial Emissions Directive, both in terms of activities
covered and reporting level; inclusion of reporting on the use of resources; and integration in the database of additional
relevant environmental data reported under other related EU legislation. In Parliament, the file has been referred to the
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety. The same rapporteur and shadow rapporteurs will
handle the revision of the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register Regulation and that of the Industrial
Emissions Directive. First edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the
legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
ReFuelEU Aviation initiative: Sustainable aviation fuels and the fit for 55 package
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 24-06-2022
Auteur SOONE Jaan
Domaine politique Transports
Mot-clé biocarburant | carburant d'aviation | mobilité durable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) | qualité
de l’air | réduction des émissions de gaz | transport aérien | énergie renouvelable
Résumé On 14 July 2021, the European Commission presented a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land
use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030, compared
with 1990 levels – the 'fit for 55' package. The package includes a proposal to ensure a level playing field for
sustainable air transport, also known as the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative. In the draft regulation, the Commission
proposes obligations on fuel suppliers to distribute sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), with an increasing share of SAF
(including synthetic aviation fuels, commonly known as e-fuels) over time, in order to increase the uptake of SAF by
airlines and thereby reduce emissions from aviation. The proposal also includes obligations on airlines to limit the
uptake of jet fuel before departing from EU airports to what is needed for safe operation of flights, with the aim of
ensuring a level playing field for airlines and airports, and avoiding additional emissions related to extra weight of
aircraft carrying excessive amounts of fuel. In the European Parliament, the file has been referred to the Committee on
Transport and Tourism (TRAN) as the lead committee. The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food
Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) are associated under Rule 57. Third
edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 3Review of the EU ETS: Fit for 55
Type de publicationEn bref
Date 20-06-2022
Auteur ERBACH Gregor
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé droits d'émissions UE | gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | Mécanisme UE d'échange de droits d'émission |
ménage | permis de pollution négociable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) | réduction des
émissions de gaz | transport maritime | transport routier
Résumé On 14 July 2021, as part of the 'Fit for 55' package, the Commission presented a legislative proposal for a revision of
the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), to align it with the target set in the European Climate Law of a 55 %
reduction of EU net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. The report of the Committee
on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) was rejected in the June I plenary session, but has been re-
tabled for the June II session, including those amendments carried in June I. A new set of compromise amendments
was tabled on 15 June 2022, aimed at overcoming the impasse.
En bref EN
Fit for 55 package: Reducing methane emissions in the energy sector
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 14-06-2022
Auteur MORGADO SIMOES HENRIQUE ANDRE
Domaine politique Évaluation de l''impact ex ante
Mot-clé gaz | hydrocarbure | importation (UE) | industrie charbonnière | industrie pétrolière | politique de l'environnement de
l'UE | politique énergétique de l'UE | proposition (UE) | réduction des émissions de gaz | étude d'impact
Résumé The IA clearly identifies the problem that needs to be addressed and details the problem drivers. Furthermore, the IA
discusses the evolution of the problem if the EU were to take no action. The IA relates the objectives with the
problem/problem drivers in a supported manner. The options for the different policy areas to tackle appear to be
sufficient and justified against the objectives. The assessment of the options retained for their economic, environmental
and social impacts is thorough, but could have benefited from the availability of more complete data, and from the
application of the Better Regulation Guidelines in assessing impacts on SMEs and on competitiveness. The indicators
for monitoring and evaluating the success of the initiative are supported by existing frameworks and can be considered
to be sufficient and effective. Consultation of interested parties occurred through an open public consultation and three
stakeholder meetings, the findings of which are in line with the preferred options in the IA. The analysis performed in
the IA seems to be well supported, and the comments from the RSB were addressed. In conclusion, the IA and the
proposal are consistent.
Briefing EN
Fit for 55 package
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 03-06-2022
Auteur ERBACH Gregor | JENSEN LISELOTTE
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | Mécanisme UE d'échange de droits d'émission | neutralité carbone |
politique de l'environnement de l'UE | politique des transports | politique énergétique de l'UE | proposition (UE) |
redevance environnementale | énergie renouvelable
Résumé The 'fit for 55' package, presented in July and December 2021, is designed to realise the European Climate Law
objectives: climate neutrality by 2050 and a 55 % reduction of net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030,
compared with 1990 levels. It consists of 13 interlinked proposals to revise existing EU climate and energy laws, and
six proposals for new legislation. The proposals aim to accelerate emission reductions in the sectors covered by the
EU emissions trading system (ETS) and the sectors covered by the Effort-sharing Regulation, and to increase carbon
removals in the land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector.
Briefing EN
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 4Climate Change and International Security
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 03-06-2022
Auteur LAZAROU Eleni
Domaine politique Affaires étrangères
Mot-clé changement climatique | impact sur l'environnement | politique de défense | politique de l'environnement de l'UE |
politique de sécurité et de défense commune | prévention des conflits | stratégie européenne pour la croissance |
sécurité internationale
Résumé The risks climate change poses to global stability and international security are becoming increasingly palpable.
Today, in Europe and beyond, countries are increasingly aware of the challenges entailed by global warming and
environmental degradation. The European Union has been at the forefront of raising climate concerns for over two
decades. Among the sectors affected, security and defence is not spared: climate change not only acts as a threat
multiplier, but also impacts capabilities and operational considerations. In the field of security and defence, the
changing environmental conditions are creating a necessity for international actors, including the EU, to expand their
conflict prevention tools, including defence-related instruments, and reassess existing policies in the light of new
realities. In that context, the EU is in a process of reconceptualising the link between climate change and defence, and
is endeavouring to increase renewable energy use, foster energy efficiency, reduce the carbon footprint of the defence
forces, and avoid exacerbating climate-induced conflicts and crises. The European Green Deal, along with the 'concept
for an integrated approach for climate change and security', the climate change and defence roadmap and initiatives
like the Strategic Compass, are setting ambitious goals for the EU's external and climate action for years to come. The
European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs has adopted a report welcoming the climate change and defence
roadmap. Among other things, the report underlines the link between climate change and state fragility; emphasises
that the armed forces need to be more energy efficient; and calls for the climate-security nexus to be included as a
new priority area for the United Nations–European Union strategic partnership on peace operations and crisis
management. Members are due to vote on the report during Parliament's plenary session in June.
Briefing EN
Revision of the Effort-Sharing Regulation
Type de publicationEn bref
Date 01-06-2022
Auteur YOUGOVA Dessislava
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé contrôle de la pollution | droits d'émissions UE | gaz à effet de serre | Mécanisme UE d'échange de droits d'émission |
politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) | règlement (UE) | réduction des émissions de gaz | surveillance
de l'environnement
Résumé The EU's effort-sharing legislation covers greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in sectors not included in the EU
emissions trading system (ETS). To reduce the emissions in these sectors for the 2021-2030 period, the Effort-Sharing
Regulation (ESR) establishes binding national targets and sets up annual emissions allocations (AEAs) for each
Member State, defining the trajectory it should follow to cut the emissions. On 14 July 2021, the European Commission
submitted a proposal for a regulation amending the current legislation. The European Parliament is due to vote on the
proposal during the June I plenary session, setting its position for trilogue talks.
En bref EN
Revision of the EU emissions trading system: Aviation
Type de publicationEn bref
Date 01-06-2022
Auteur JENSEN LISELOTTE
Domaine politique Adoption de la législation par le Parlement européen et le Conseil | Environnement
Mot-clé carburant d'aviation | droits d'émissions UE | gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | Mécanisme UE d'échange
de droits d'émission | permis de pollution négociable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) |
réduction des émissions de gaz | transport aérien | vente aux enchères
Résumé Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from aviation have been included under the EU emissions trading system (ETS) since
2012. Because of international pressure, a derogation is in place for emissions from flights to and from third countries.
With aviation emissions projected to increase to 2050, the European Commission's proposal for a revision of the EU
ETS for aviation, part of the 'fit for 55' package, aims to ensure the sector contributes to reaching the climate goals.
The European Parliament is due to vote its position during the June I plenary session.
En bref EN
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 5The Green Deal ambition: Technology, creativity and the arts for environmental sustainability
Type de publication Étude
Date 31-05-2022
Auteur externe DG, EPRS
Domaine politique Culture | Environnement | Industrie | Éducation | Énergie
Mot-clé changement climatique | neutralité carbone | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | recherche | stratégie de l’UE
Résumé Responding to the challenge of rebuilding a resilient, sustainable, beautiful and more socially inclusive Europe, while
facing a climate crisis and a pandemic, the New European Bauhaus has been launched as a comprehensive
programme to break down silos and go beyond innovation within specific sectors. In its efforts to foster collaboration
between arts, technology, science, social and cultural enterprises, citizens and institutions, the New European
Bauhaus wishes to be open to insights, ideas and constructive criticism. This study combines knowledge gleaned from
a literature review of the most up to date publications dealing with innovation in the technology and arts sectors with
understanding gained from interviews with players from a diverse range of industries, professional sectors, institutions
and societal groups.
Étude EN
ReFuelEU Aviation initiative: Summary of the Commission proposal and the Parliament's draft committee
report
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 30-05-2022
Auteur SOONE Jaan
Domaine politique Transports
Mot-clé biocarburant | carburant d'aviation | mobilité durable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) | rapport |
réduction des émissions de gaz | transport aérien
Résumé On 14 July 2021, the European Commission presented the fit for 55 package – including a number of proposals to help
cut emissions from transport. The package includes a proposal to increase production and use of sustainable aviation
fuels (SAF), also known as the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative. In this proposal, the Commission puts forward obligations
on fuel suppliers to distribute SAF when supplying fuel at EU airports, in order to enhance SAF uptake by airlines and
so help reduce emissions from aviation. The Commission also wants to ensure that jet fuel uptake does not go beyond
what is needed for safe operation of flights, to prevent additional emissions related to extra weight of aeroplanes
carrying excessive amounts of fuel. This, in conjunction with the SAF supply obligation, is intended to ensure that all
flights departing from larger EU airports carry a minimum amount of SAF. In the European Parliament, the Committee
on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is responsible for the file. In his draft report, the rapporteur Søren Gade (Renew
Europe, Denmark) has proposed several changes to the Commission's approach. The TRAN committee draft report
aims, inter alia, to provide aircraft operators and fuel suppliers with more flexibility to arrange SAF distribution, initially
extending the transition period. Moreover, it suggests widening the rules' scope to encompass more airports; wants to
encourage investment in electric and hydrogen propulsion technology; and calls for the development of an
environmental labelling scheme to further encourage SAF use. The vote in the TRAN committee is tentatively
scheduled for June 2022.
Briefing EN
Revision of the market stability reserve for the EU emissions trading system: Fit for 55 package
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 03-05-2022
Auteur MORGADO SIMOES HENRIQUE ANDRE
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé droits d'émissions UE | gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | Mécanisme UE d'échange de droits d'émission |
politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) | réduction des émissions de gaz | réserves | vente aux
enchères
Résumé The proposal to revise the market stability reserve (MSR) for the EU emissions trading system (ETS) consists of
prolonging its current parameters. Under the current rules, the intake rate of allowances to the MSR and the minimum
allowances placed in the reserve have been doubled until the end of 2023, to allow for a quick removal of surplus EU
ETS allowances. The proposal is aimed at maintaining the current doubled intake rate (24 %) and minimum number of
allowances placed in the reserve (200 million) until 31 December 2030, the end of Phase IV of the EU ETS. In
Parliament, the file has been assigned to the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI).
The committee adopted its report on 15 March 2022, with 65 votes in favour, 20 against and one abstention. During
the plenary sitting of 5 April 2022, the Parliament adopted, with amendments to the recitals, the institution's position for
negotiations, by 490 votes in favour, 127 against and seven abstentions. The Council is currently debating the
proposal. Its December 2021 progress report notes delegations' differing views. Third edition. 'EU legislation in
progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 6Revision of the Ecodesign Directive
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 13-04-2022
Auteur BACIAN Izabela Cristina
Domaine politique Adoption de la législation par le Parlement européen et le Conseil | Environnement | Transposition et mise en œuvre
de la législation | Énergie | Évaluation du droit et des mesures politiques dans la pratique
Mot-clé droit de l'environnement | impact sur l'environnement | label écologique | politique de l'environnement de l'UE |
écoconception | économie circulaire | étiquette énergétique de l’Union européenne
Résumé Ecodesign and energy labelling policies play an important role in the decarbonisation of the energy system. Ecodesign
bans the least-efficient products from the market, while energy labelling guides consumers towards the most energy
efficient products. While the Ecodesign Directive focused largely on energy aspects, its revision became necessary in
light of the transition to a circular economy where the use of natural resources is reassessed to maximise their value
and minimise their waste. The recently proposed regulation on ecodesign for sustainable products will extend the
scope to a wider range of products, strengthen sustainability and circularity criteria, and introduce new information
requirements for products. Following the adoption of the regulation, the Ecodesign Directive will be repealed. The new
legal framework aims to put in place a harmonised set of rules for sustainable products across all Member States and
ensure a level-playing field for businesses.
Briefing EN
Climate Mainstreaming in the EU Budget: 2022 Update
Type de publication Étude
Date 12-04-2022
Auteur externe François LEVARLET, t33 srl Michele ALESSANDRINI, t33 srl Margit SCHRATZENSTALLER-ALTZINGER, WIFO
Nicolò FRANCESCHELLI, Blomeyer
Domaine politique Budget | Contrôle budgétaire
Mot-clé biodiversité | budget de l'UE | cadre financier pluriannuel | changement climatique | impact sur l'environnement |
politique agricole commune | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | surveillance de l'environnement
Résumé This study is an update of ‘Documenting climate mainstreaming in the EU budget’ published in 2020. The methodology
used by the European Commission for tracking climate change and biodiversity related expenditure at EU level is
reviewed again in the light of the Multiannual Financial Framework approved in 2021 and the new regulatory
framework covering the period 2021-2027. This confirms the main strengths and weaknesses pointed out by the initial
study. Recommendations for improving the tracking mechanisms are updated considering the new requirements of the
Interinstitutional Agreement (2020).
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New EU own resources: possibilities and limitations of steering effects and sectoral policy co-benefits
Type de publicationÉtude
Date 07-04-2022
Auteur SCHWARCZ András
Auteur externe Margit SCHRATZENSTALLER, Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) Danuše NERUDOVÁ, Mendel
University Brno Veronika SOLILOVÁ, Mendel University Brno Mario HOLZNER, Vienna Institute for International
Economic Studies (wiiw) Philipp HEIMBERGER, Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) Niko
KORPAR, Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) Ambre MAUCORPS, Vienna Institute for
International Economic Studies (wiiw) Bernhard MOSHAMMER, Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
(wiiw)
Domaine politique Budget | Contrôle budgétaire | Droit démocratique, institutionnel et parlementaire de l''Union | Planification
Mot-clé accord interinstitutionnel (UE) | adaptation au changement climatique | impact sur l'environnement | Mécanisme UE
d'échange de droits d'émission | neutralité carbone | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | programme de l'UE |
prévention de la pollution | taxation de l’économie numérique
Résumé This study was prepared at the request of the Budget Committee and assesses the Commission’s recent legislative
proposals for the new own resources included in the interinstitutional roadmap agreed together with the
NextGenerationEU programme. These are a plastic-based contribution as well as own resources based on the EU
Emission Trading System and a carbon border adjustment mechanism. Also, own resources based on the reallocation
of taxation rights on profits of large MNE according to Pillar I. of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS as well
as the taxation of corporations and financial transactions, as further options stipulated in the IIA roadmap, are
analysed. Finally, the study briefly reviews further own resource options which could create co-benefits and steering
effects supporting a sustainable, inclusive, green and digital transition.
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06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 7Social and environmental impacts of mining activities in the EU
Type de publicationÉtude
Date 31-03-2022
Auteur externe MONONEN Tuija (lead author) Sonja KIVINEN, Juha M. KOTILAINEN, Johanna LEINO
Domaine politique Emploi | Environnement | Politique sociale | Pétitions au Parlement européen | Santé publique | Transposition et mise
en œuvre de la législation | Énergie
Mot-clé droit de l'UE | exploitation minière | impact social | impact sur l'environnement | politique de l'environnement de l'UE |
pétition | ressource minérale sous-marine | zone protégée | étude d'impact
Résumé This study, commissioned by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs for the Committee on
Petitions, provides a brief overview of the main social and environmental impacts of mining activities in the EU. It also
gives an overview of the most important relevant EU legislation and a short assessment of implementation and
compliance by Member States. It discusses and assesses a number of petitions on mining, as well as possible
measures to reduce unwanted impacts of mining, and the future of mining. Finally, the study provides conclusions,
policy recommendations and suggestions to help improve the existing EU mining policy and legislation.
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Revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive and update of the European Pollutant Release and Transfer
Register (E-PRTR)
Type de publication Briefing
Date 28-03-2022
Auteur KARAMFILOVA Ekaterina
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé accès à l'information | collecte de données | gestion des déchets | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | pollution
industrielle | pollution par l'agriculture | protection de l'environnement | prévention de la pollution | réduction des
émissions de gaz | surveillance de l'environnement | économie circulaire
Résumé Industrial pollution is regulated by the EU directive on industrial emissions (IED). It lays down rules designed to
prevent, or, if impracticable, to reduce emissions into air, water and land and to prevent the generation of waste, in
order to achieve a high level of protection of the environment taken as a whole. The European Pollutant Release and
Transfer Register (E-PRTR) ensures public access to data on emissions from major industrial activities. The ex-post
evaluations of the directive and the regulation setting the register show they are generally performing well in practice.
However, there are implementation issues, including inconsistences between the directive and the register. This
briefing presents findings of publicly available sources on the implementation of both pieces of EU law and thus aims
at informing their upcoming revision in the context of European Green Deal, in which Parliament will be a co-
legislators.
Briefing EN
Sustainable aviation fuels
Type de publicationEn bref
Date 24-03-2022
Auteur CLAROS GIMENO Eulalia | SOONE Jaan
Domaine politique Transports
Mot-clé adaptation au changement climatique | biocarburant | carburant d'aviation | changement climatique | développement
durable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | polluant atmosphérique | technologie propre | transport aérien
Résumé As part of the fit for 55 package to make the EU's policies fit for the EU's climate targets, on 14 July 2021, the
European Commission presented a proposal to increase the production and use of sustainable fuels in aviation, also
known as the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative. In the draft regulation, the Commission proposes placing obligations on fuel
suppliers to distribute sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and growing the share of SAFs (including synthetic aviation
fuels, also known as renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs)) over time. This infographic offers a brief
overview of the targets set by the Commission, types of fuels considered in the proposal, and their sustainability,
market readiness, feedstock availability, production pathways and production cost projections. More information on the
proposal is available in the related EPRS EU legislation in progress briefing, PE 698.900.
En bref EN
The future of climate migration
Type de publicationEn bref
Date 24-03-2022
Auteur NOONAN EAMONN
Domaine politique Environnement | Politique sociale
Mot-clé aide humanitaire | changement climatique | HCR | intempérie | migration forcée | pauvreté | politique de
l'environnement de l'UE | politique migratoire de l'UE | protection civile | réfugié
Résumé Climate change is threatening to displace millions of people, creating new migrant flows also across borders. The EU
has a leading role in reducing global warming, mitigating its effects, improving knowledge about consequences for
vulnerable populations, and working with partners to build resilience. Success depends not just on adopting forward-
looking strategies, but also on adequate resources and effective implementation.
En bref EN
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 8Access to justice in environmental matters: Amending the Aarhus Regulation
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 21-03-2022
Auteur HALLEUX Vivienne
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé accès à l'information | accès à la justice | communication des données | convention internationale | droit de
l'environnement | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) | règlement (UE) | surveillance de
l'environnement | transparence du processus décisionnel
Résumé The European Union is party to the Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-
making and access to justice in environmental matters. The Aarhus Regulation applies the Convention's provisions to
EU institutions and bodies. In 2017, the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee, reviewing implementation by the
parties, found that the EU fails to comply with its obligations under Article 9, paragraphs 3 and 4 of the convention
concerning access to justice by members of the public. To address this non-compliance issue, on 14 October 2020 the
European Commission put forward a legislative proposal to amend the Aarhus Regulation. The Council and Parliament
adopted their positions on 17 December 2020 and 20 May 2021, respectively. Interinstitutional negotiations, launched
on 4 June 2021, concluded on 12 July with a provisional agreement. Parliament approved the agreed text on 5
October 2021. The regulation was published in the Official Journal on 8 October 2021, and entered into force on 28
October 2021. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the
legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
Revision of Regulation (EC) 1005/2009 on substances depleting the ozone layer
Type de publication Briefing
Date 16-03-2022
Auteur KARAMFILOVA Ekaterina
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | ozone | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | polluant stratosphérique |
pollution stratosphérique | produit chimique | règlement CE | réduction des émissions de gaz
Résumé The depletion of the ozone layer affects negatively both humans and the natural environment. It is provoked by
chemicals known as 'ozone depleting substances' (ODSs), which are also potent greenhouse gases. They have been
subject to legal regulation at international level for several decades (the Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol,
adopted in the second half of the 1980s under UN auspices). EU has always spearheaded global efforts in the field of
ODSs, adopting its first rules in the early 1980s and later addressing them specifically through Regulation (EC)
1005/2009. The ex-post evaluation of the implementation of the regulation published at the end of 2019 shows that
overall performance matches expectations and that the regulation is thus fit for purpose, despite some aspects in need
of improvement. A Commission proposal for revision of the regulation is expected in the spring of 2022. This
implementation appraisal presents findings on the implementation of the regulation.
Briefing EN
Fit for 55 package: Reducing methane emissions in the energy sector
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 14-03-2022
Auteur MORGADO SIMOES HENRIQUE ANDRE
Domaine politique Environnement | Énergie
Mot-clé gaz | gaz à effet de serre | hydrocarbure | importation (UE) | industrie charbonnière | industrie pétrolière | marché de
l’énergie | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | politique énergétique de l'UE | proposition (UE) | réduction des
émissions de gaz
Résumé On 15 December 2021, the Commission presented a proposal to regulate methane emissions reductions in the energy
sector. The proposal is part of the second batch of proposals in the 'fit for 55' package, aiming to align EU climate and
energy laws with the EU Climate Law's 2030 target. The proposal aims to address gaps in current legislation: those
relating to methane emissions from upstream exploration and the production of oil and fossil gas, but also those from
the gathering and processing of fossil gas, the transmission, distribution and underground storage of gas, and liquid
gas terminals operating with fossil and/or renewable methane. The proposal furthermore introduces provisions on
methane emissions from coal mines and those originating from outside the EU in relation to importer information
requirements, the methane transparency database and the methane-emitters monitoring tool. Similarly, it sets out
requirements for methane emissions reduction, monitoring and reporting, leak detection and repair, and limits to
venting and flaring. In Parliament, the proposal was referred to the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and
Food Safety (ENVI), with the rapporteur still to be appointed. First edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings
are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.
Briefing EN
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 9Eighth Environment Action Programme
Type de publicationEn bref
Date 02-03-2022
Auteur YOUGOVA Dessislava
Domaine politique Environnement
Mot-clé biodiversité | gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | programme de l'UE |
proposition (UE) | protection de l'environnement | réduction des émissions de gaz | économie circulaire | économie
verte
Résumé The eighth Environment Action Programme (EAP) has been designed to provide a framework for the overall
development of EU environmental policy and to guide policy-making by identifying priorities and goals for the 2021-
2030 period. The aim is to achieve the EU 2050 vision: 'living well, within planetary boundaries'. A provisional
agreement on the legislative proposal was reached in trilogue on 2 December 2021, and is due to be voted on by
Parliament at first reading. The debate is scheduled for plenary in March.
En bref EN
Fit for 55 package: revising the EU Emissions Trading System as regards aviation
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 02-03-2022
Auteur VETTORAZZI STEFANO
Domaine politique Évaluation de l''impact ex ante
Mot-clé droits d'émissions UE | gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | Mécanisme UE d'échange de droits d'émission |
permis de pollution négociable | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | proposition (UE) | réduction des émissions de
gaz | transport aérien | vente aux enchères | étude d'impact
Résumé The IA identifies three problems that need to be tackled, but the analysis regarding how to promote broad and effective
participation by states in CORSIA would have benefited from further explanation. The section of the report dealing with
the objectives seems less than comprehensive and insufficiently developed. While the options considered appear to be
sufficiently broad, a clear and transparent ranking based on the various elements considered is missing. The IA
appears to reflect a satisfactory analysis of the main impacts of the retained options. The indicators proposed do not
appear fully convincing in measuring the success of the initiative. The stakeholders' preferred option for implementing
CORSIA is different from the one selected by the IA. Overall, the reasoning of the IA appears to be well grounded, and
the IA appears to have addressed most of the RSB's comments. Finally, the proposal envisages an increase in the
share of auctioned allowances that does not correspond to any of the retained options
Briefing EN
Climate change, environment and health - Citizens' recommendations and the EU context: Panel 3 of the
Conference on the Future of Europe
Type de publication
Étude
Date28-02-2022
Domaine politiqueEnvironnement
Mot-cléchangement climatique | démocratie participative | initiative citoyenne européenne | politique de l'environnement de
l'UE | politique de la santé | prise de décision | ressortissant de l'UE | transparence du processus décisionnel
Résumé In the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe, four European Citizens' Panels have discussed the
development of European integration in broad subject areas. For each of the 51 recommendations put forward by
European Citizens' Panel 3: Climate change, environment and health, the present paper sets out a selection of the
most recent and relevant European Parliament resolutions on the matter and looks at existing EU legislation and other
EU funding programmes, supporting and coordinating actions. However, this paper is not intended to serve as an
exhaustive list of all European Parliament resolutions and EU-level action in the area, but rather aims at feeding
debate and discussion during the Conference plenary.
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New EU forest strategy for 2030
Type de publicationEn bref
Date 22-02-2022
Auteur CAPRILE ANNA
Domaine politique Agriculture et développement rural
Mot-clé biodiversité | changement climatique | gaz à effet de serre | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | politique européenne
de la forêt | protection de la forêt | réduction des émissions de gaz | stratégie de l’UE | sylviculture durable | économie
verte
Résumé In July 2021, the European Commission adopted its communication on the new EU forest strategy for 2030, pursuing
the biodiversity and climate neutrality objectives enshrined in the European Green Deal and the EU biodiversity
strategy for 2030. The strategy aims to improve the quantity and quality of EU multi-functional forests, by reversing
negative trends and increasing their resilience against the high uncertainty brought about by climate change. The
strategy has sparked heated debate amongst various stakeholders and policy-makers.
En bref EN
06-10-2022 Source : © Union européenne, 2022 - PE 10'Fit for 55' package: Revising the Regulation on land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF)
Type de publicationBriefing
Date 22-02-2022
Auteur VIKOLAINEN Vera
Domaine politique Environnement | Évaluation de l''impact ex ante
Mot-clé adaptation au changement climatique | gaz à effet de serre | lutte contre la pollution | neutralité carbone | politique de
l'environnement de l'UE | politique européenne de la forêt | proposition (UE) | secteur agricole | surveillance de
l'environnement | utilisation des terres | étude d'impact
Résumé This briefing provides an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission’s impact
assessment (IA) accompanying the proposal to amend the land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF)
Regulation (EU) 2018/841. Despite the effort involved, the IA contains a number of shortcoming that significantly limit
its potential to usefully inform policy-making. The impacts of the preferred option, its costs and benefits remain unclear,
despite the estimates provided in the IA. Moreover, the baseline used in this IA does not appear to be dynamic or
harmonised with the 'fit for 55' package, while one of the options does not appear to be a real alternative. Finally, the
proposal does not seem to follow the recommendations of the IA, which suggests that relatively less ambitious
LULUCF targets under Option 2 combined with ESR-LULUCF flexibility would be more coherent if the ESR targets are
significantly raised (which is the preferred option in the ESR IA and the proposal for ESR revision).
Briefing EN
EU taxonomy: Delegated acts on climate, and nuclear and gas
Type de publication Briefing
Date 21-02-2022
Auteur SPINACI STEFANO
Domaine politique Affaires économiques et monétaires | Environnement
Mot-clé changement climatique | neutralité carbone | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | protection de l'environnement |
stratégie de l’UE | surveillance de l'environnement | économie verte
Résumé The EU's commitment to the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and the ambitious European Green Deal, require
significant investment. It is estimated that hundreds of billions of euros are needed in the current decade to reach the
carbon reduction targets. The EU taxonomy is a classification system that aims to channel public and private
investment into environmentally sustainable economic activities in order to achieve environmental objectives, such as
those in the fight against climate change. It establishes a dynamic list of economic activities considered to be
environmentally sustainable, provided they contribute substantially to at least one environmental objective and do not
significantly harm any other. The European Commission claims that such a common understanding of what constitutes
environmentally sustainable investment can facilitate the funding of the transition to a more sustainable economy by
bringing clarity to investors, avoiding market fragmentation and reducing the risk of greenwashing. While the basic
legal act for the taxonomy is already in force, the process of establishing detailed criteria on how to classify activities
as green is ongoing. A first delegated act on reporting obligations of companies was adopted on 6 July 2021. The
focus of this briefing is the two delegated acts determining which activities should be considered as sustainable and
contributing to the fight against climate change, and be reported as such. The first climate delegated act came into
force on 1 January 2022, establishing criteria for activities helping to mitigate or adapt to climate change. Activities in
the nuclear and gas sectors are the subject of a complementary delegated act proposed by the European Commission
on 2 February 2022.
Briefing EN
Multimédia EU taxonomy: Delegated acts on climate, and nuclear and gas
Study on the Harmonisation of EU Environmental Law
Type de publicationÉtude
Date 15-02-2022
Auteur externe Lorenzo Squintani
Domaine politique Environnement | Législation de l''Union: système et actes juridiques | Évaluation du droit et des mesures politiques
dans la pratique
Mot-clé droit de l'environnement | gestion de l'eau | gestion des déchets | politique de l'environnement de l'UE | principe de
proportionnalité | principe de subsidiarité | protection de l'environnement | qualité de l’air | rapprochement des
législations
Résumé This study analyses the clarity and adaptability of EU environmental law and how these could be improved by means
of regulatory options, by looking at four core EU environmental directives, in the field of water, air, nature and waste.
Recommendations are made to improve the effectiveness of environmental law in European Union The research has
been prepared at the request of the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional
Affairs as asked by the Committee on Petitions (PETI).
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