The EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ climate package aims to reduce emissions 55pc by 2030
EU Council agrees position on energy targets
Council sets binding EU-level targets of 40pc for renewables’ share of the energy mix and 36pc for energy efficiency
The Council of the EU has adopted negotiating positions on two legislative proposals—amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive—that form key parts of the ‘Fit for 55’ climate package. Fit for 55 aims to reduce the EU’s emissions by 55pc below 1990 levels by 2030. The Council has reached its positions ahead of the European Parliament. Parliament’s industry committee will vote on the file next month, with a plenary vote tabled for September, after which representatives of the two bodies will meet to discuss the final shape of the law. 40pc – Council target for share of renewables in EU energy mix by 2030 The Council agreed to set a binding EU-leve
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