EU sanctions against Russia explained - Consilium
Sep 30, 2024 · Which sanctions has the EU adopted so far? Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the EU has imposed massive and unprecedented sanctions against Russia.. These sanctions come on top of the measures already imposed on Russia since 2014 following the annexation of Crimea and the lack of …
Council, European Union - Consilium
Nov 5, 2024 · The Consilium website offers information on the European Council and the Council of the EU, served by the General Secretariat of the Council.
Fit for 55 - The EU's plan for a green transition - Consilium
Apr 12, 2024 · The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is a carbon market based on a system of cap-and-trade of emission allowances for energy-intensive industries and the power generation sector. It is the EU's main tool in addressing emissions reductions.Since its introduction in 2005, the EU's emissions have decreased by 41%. The Fit for 55 package aimed to reform the EU ETS by making it more ambitious.
The Schengen area explained - Consilium
Oct 2, 2024 · What are the benefits of Schengen? The Schengen area allows more than 400 million people to travel freely between member countries without going through border controls.. Every day around 3.5 million people cross internal borders for work or study or to visit families and friends, and almost 1.7 million people reside in one Schengen country while working in another.
European Green Deal - Consilium
What is the European Green Deal? The European Green Deal is the EU’s growth strategy. Launched in 2019, it consists of a package of policy initiatives, which set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. It is the EU's contribution to the Paris Agreement, which the EU and all …
The Council of the European Union - Consilium
The Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. It is where national ministers and experts from each EU country meet to: negotiate and adopt EU laws conclude international agreements on behalf of the EU adopt the EU budget develop the …
Meeting calendar - Consilium
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EU solidarity with Ukraine - Consilium
Oct 28, 2024 · The Ukraine Facility provides for up to €50 billion of stable financing, in grants and loans, to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction, and modernisation over the period from 2024 to 2027.The decision establishing the Ukraine Facility entered into force on 1 March 2024. Up to €32 billion has been earmarked to support reforms and investments set out in the 'Ukraine plan'.
EU sanctions against Russia - Consilium
Oct 28, 2024 · Human rights violations in Russia Why sanctions? The European Union is deeply concerned about the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in Russia, especially in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.. The EU strongly condemns the very significant expansion of restrictive legislation, the systematic and intensifying repression against civil society and ...
Timeline - EU sanctions against Russia - Consilium
The Council decided to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 March 2025. The existing restrictive measures provide for travel restrictions for natural persons, the freezing of assets, and a ban on making funds or other economic resources ...