EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of the EU solar industry in the light of unfair competition

In April 2023, the European Parliament approved the deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels) in line with the European Climate Law. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Fit for 55: how will we cut our emissions?

MEPs and EU governments agreed to reform the Emissions Trading System to further reduce industrial emissions and invest more in climate friendly technologies. The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which enshrines the “polluter pays” principle, is at the core of European climate policy and key to achieving the objective of EU climate-neutrality. By putting a price on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the ETS has triggered significant reductions in EU emissions, as industries have an incentive to reduce their emissions and invest in climate friendly technologies. Press conference by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), rapporteur and Pascal CANFIN (Renew Europe, FR), chair of the ENVI Committee.

Press conference by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), rapporteur and Pascal CANFIN (Renew Europe, FR), chair of the ENVI Committee

MEP's debate and vote on a new law to accelerate the granting of permits for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar panels or windmill. The plan is to reduce the maximum length of the approval process for new installations. The "renewable acceleration areas" are defined by each Member State depending on wether they are able to install renewable at a faster pace. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy and by Markus PIEPER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur.

Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives (REPowerEU): closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Vice-President of the European Commission and Markus PIEPER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament announces the results of the decisions of the Conference of Presidents.

Announcement of results of Conference of Presidents by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament

MEP's debate and vote on a new law to accelerate the granting of permits for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar panels or windmill. The plan is to reduce the maximum length of the approval process for new installations. The "renewable acceleration areas" are defined by each Member State depending on wether they are able to install renewable at a faster pace. Opening statements by Markus PIEPER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur; Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), ENVI Committee, Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy and Elsi KATAINEN (Renew, FI).

Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives (REPowerEU): opening statements by Markus PIEPER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), Frans TIMMERMANS, Vice-President of the European Commission

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Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives: amendments (REPowerEU): MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs, Council and Commission meet to try to reach a deal on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This is a climate measure that should prevent the risk of carbon leakage and support the EU's increased ambition on climate mitigation, while ensuring WTO compatibility. Extracts from the arrivals to the trilogue in the European Parliament, and roundtable.

Trilogue on CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism): arrivals and roundtable

A delegation of 14 Members from the ENVI and ITRE committees are in Sharm El-Sheikh between 14 and 18 November to participate to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). DAY 4.

EP delegation to COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: DAY 4 - meeting with Maldives representatives, statements by Jessica POLFJÄRD (EPP,SE) and by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA,NL), Chair of the delegation; meeting with China's delegation

A delegation of 14 Members from the ENVI and ITRE committees are in Sharm El-Sheikh between 14 and 18 November to participate to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). Extracts from the third day of the EP delegation: meeting with US and Japan delegations, meeting with Bertrand PICCARD, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation, statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-chair of the EP delegation.

EP delegation to COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: meeting with Bertrand PICCARD, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation and ambiance shots

A delegation of 14 Members from the ENVI and ITRE committees are in Sharm El-Sheikh between 14 and 18 November to participate to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). Extracts from the arrival of the delegation, ambiance shots and statement by Bas EICKHOUT, president of the delegation.

EP delegation to COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: arrival of the delegation, ambiance shots, statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and Petros KOKKALIS (The Left, EL)

Jan HUITEMA (Renew Europe, NL), rapporteur, on Fit for 55 CO2 emissions for cars and vans, gives a press conference after the trilogue with Council and Commission.

Press conference by Jan HUITEMA (Renew Europe, NL), Rapporteur, on Fit for 55 CO2 emissions for cars and vans trilogue

As part of the 'fit for 55' package, the Regulation setting CO2 emission performance standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) 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. Then the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission starts a trilogue.

Fit for 55 - CO2 emissions for cars and vans trilogue: arrivals, roundtable and atmosphere shots

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, and trilogue negotiations commenced on 27 October 2022. This infoclips shows technical inspection of exhaust pipes of vehicules and busy street with lots of cars and vans.

Infoclip: Fit for 55 package - CO2 emissions standards for cars and vans

Press conference by Ismail ERTUG (S&D, DE) and Jörgen WARBORN (EPP, SE), Rapporteurs, on the adoption of the European Parliament's position on the Alternative fuels infrastructure and sustainable maritime fuels regulations.

Alternative fuels infrastructure and sustainable maritime fuels: Press conference by Ismail ERTUG (S&D, DE) and Jörgen WARBORN (EPP, SE), Rapporteurs

MEPs debate and vote on their negotiating position for talks with EU member states on new rules for the EU’s alternative fuels infrastructure. They want electric charging pools for cars to be available at least every 60 km along main EU roads by 2026 and hydrogen refuelling stations every 100 km by 2028. Recharging stations must be accessible to all, regardless of the brand of the vehicle. Extracts from the debate (17/10) and from the vote, statement by Ismail ERTUG (S&D, DE), Rapporteur.

Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure: extracts from the debate (17/10) and from the vote, statement by Ismail ERTUG (S&D, DE), Rapporteur

Ahead of the UN COP27 Climate Change Conference in Egypt on 6-18 November 2022, MEPs call on all countries to step up their 2030 climate targets before the COP27 in Egypt, to limit global warming in line with the Paris agreement. The world is heading towards a 2.7°C temperature increase, far above the Paris Agreement goals of limiting global warming to well below 2°C and pursuing 1.5°C. Extracts from the debate and statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

UN Climate Change Conference 2022 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt (COP27): extracts from the debate and statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL)

The EU energy performance of buildings directive (EPBD) was adopted in 2010 and revised in 2018, with a view to improving the energy performance and increasing the rate of renovation of commercial and residential buildings in the EU. In 2020, Commission President Von der Leyen presented a plan to reduce the EU's greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % in 2030 (compared to 1990). This would require a series of coordinated actions at EU level, including the revision of existing energy and climate legislation. As part of the Fit for 55 package, the Commission adopted a legislative proposal to revise the EPBD on 15 December 2021. In the European Parliament, the file was allocated to the ITRE committee with Ciarán Cuffe (Greens/EFA, Ireland) as rapporteur. The footage shows prospective clients visiting different real estate agencies to discuss the energy performance of housing.

Infoclip: Fit for 55 - Energy Performance of Buildings

This infoclip shows the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure with electric cars, electric and hybrid public transport, hydrogen train and hydrogen refuel stations for trucks . On 14 July 2021, the European Commission presented a package of proposals to equip the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies to reduce 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 revise the 2014 directive on alternative fuels infrastructure and turn it into a regulation.

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