European Council agreement on a new climate and energy policy framework – Statement by Mr. Laurent Fabius (October 24, 2014) The European Council has reached an agreement on a new climate and energy policy framework; I am delighted about this. The agreement stipulates that the EU will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030. This goal reflects Europe’s ambitions within the framework of the international negotiations which should make it possible to reach an international agreement at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference. The framework defined by the European Council responds to France’s desire for an ambitious policy to combat climate disruption. It is based on the principles of efficiency and European solidarity and will enable the EU to complete the energy transition needed to strengthen its energy independence and ensure a competitive supply of energy to industry and European households. The European agreement on this new climate and energy framework is a major step toward an international agreement that will respond to the urgent need to combat climate disruption. It is a positive sign in the run-up to the 2015 Paris Climate Conference.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 05:07:19 +0000
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