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Proposed European Commission 2030 framework for climate and energy policies

EU leaders agreed on 23 October 2014 the domestic 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target of at least 40% compared to 1990 together with the other main building blocks of the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy, as proposed by the European Commission in January 2014. This 2030 policy framework aims to make the European Union's economy and energy system more competitive, secure and sustainable and also sets a target of at least 27% for renewable energy and energy savings by 2030.

While the EU is making good progress towards meeting its climate and energy targets for 2020, an integrated policy framework for the period up to 2030 is needed to ensure regulatory certainty for investors and a coordinated approach among Member States.

The framework presented will drive continued progress towards a low-carbon economy. It aims to build a competitive and secure energy system that ensures affordable energy for all consumers, increases the security of the EU's energy supplies, reduces our dependence on energy imports and creates new opportunities for growth and jobs.

Policy milestone details

Start date: 2014-10-22

Keywords: Climate change - Energy policy - Climate Change - Government Policy - Reducing CO2 emissions - Emissions Trading Scheme

Countries: EU -

Milestone source: Framework for climate and energy policies link|Conclusions - 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework

Milestone type: Policy proposal/papers

Sector: Environment - Policy and governance - Energy demand and use - Energy transportation, transmission and distribution -

Organisation: European Commission

Subjects: Climate science, Policy and Governance, Jobs, Energy policy