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MEPs reached an agreement on the reform of the electricity market
MEPs reached an agreement on the reform of the electricity market

The vote for the reform in the European Parliament should take place in September

The European Parliament supported the reduction of methane emissions from oil and coal
The European Parliament supported the reduction of methane emissions from oil and coal

The new law introduces more stringent requirements for gas infrastructure operators to identify and eliminate methane leaks

The energy crisis has forced EU agencies to save energy and scale up SPP
The energy crisis has forced EU agencies to save energy and scale up SPP

Energy conservation and energy independence have become even more important and relevant

The European Commission supported the decarbonization of aviation
The European Commission supported the decarbonization of aviation

The initiative will also increase the EU's energy security by reducing dependence on energy carriers from third countries

The European Commission supported the reform of the EU carbon market
The European Commission supported the reform of the EU carbon market

European steel association Eurofer has expressed concern about CBAM

The European Parliament adopted a law on combating global deforestation
The European Parliament adopted a law on combating global deforestation

A certain percentage of inspections is set for companies depending on the level of risk in the country

Fit for 55: The European Parliament passed key laws to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Fit for 55: The European Parliament passed key laws to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

CBAM will be phased in from 2026 to 2034 at the same rate as free allowances phase out

The European Parliament approved the ban on greenhouse gases with fluorine
The European Parliament approved the ban on greenhouse gases with fluorine

Hydrofluorocarbon compounds are among the main greenhouse gases

The EU signed an agreement to increase the share of green energy to 42.5% by 2030
The EU signed an agreement to increase the share of green energy to 42.5% by 2030

The previous agreement covers transport, industry, construction and district heating and cooling

The European Parliament approved the introduction of prison terms and colossal fines for environmental crimes
The European Parliament approved the introduction of prison terms and colossal fines for environmental crimes

Environmental crime is one of the most profitable and fastest growing areas of international criminal activity with an annual turnover of over €200 billion

The European Parliament supported the climate neutrality of the construction sector
The European Parliament supported the climate neutrality of the construction sector

Buildings in the EU account for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions