EU sanctions against Russia explained - Consilium
WEB3 days ago · In June 2022 the Council adopted a sixth package of sanctions which, among other things, prohibits the purchase, import and transfer of seaborne crude oil and certain petroleum products from Russia to the EU. The restrictions apply from 5 December 2022 for crude oil and from 5 February 2023 for other refined petroleum products.
The Schengen area explained - Consilium
WEBJun 13, 2024 · The Schengen area is one of the main achievements of the European project. It started in 1985 as an intergovernmental project between five EU countries – France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg – and has gradually expanded to become the largest free travel area in the world. Schengen is the name of a small village in ...
Council, European Union - Consilium
WEBSep 25, 2024 · The Council of the EU. The Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. Informally also known as the EU Council, it is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies. More about the Council of the EU. The European Council and the Council of the EU are the house of the member states.
EU sanctions against Russia - Consilium
WEBThe EU has imposed sanctions in response to human rights violations and abuses in Russia under two sanctions regimes: global human rights. a country-specific regime, adopted on 27 May 2024. The restrictive measures target those responsible for serious human rights violations or abuses, for repression of civil society and democratic opposition ...
The presidency of the Council of the EU - Consilium
WEBThe Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU: 1 July - 31 December 2024. Hungary is focusing on seven thematic areas for its work during the presidency: Europe is facing the shared challenges of the war in our neighbourhood, global competition, a fragile security situation, illegal migration, natural disasters, the effects of climate ...
European Council - Consilium
WEBThe European Council became one of the seven EU institutions, following the changes introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. First meeting of the European Council in Dublin on 11 March 1975. The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union.
Fit for 55 - The EU's plan for a green transition - Consilium
WEBApr 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 EU's response to terrorism - Consilium
WEBMar 21, 2024 · As part of its response to terrorism after the attacks of 11 September 2001, the European Union established a list of persons, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts and subject to restrictive measures. The list is reviewed regularly, at least every 6 months. As from September 2016, the EU can apply its own sanctions to ISIL/Da'esh and ...
European Green Deal - Consilium
WEBThe European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives, which aims to set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. It supports the transformation of the EU into a fair and prosperous society with a modern and competitive economy. It underlines the need for a holistic and cross ...
Timeline - EU sanctions against Russia - Consilium
WEB12 Mar. EU renews individual sanctions over Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. 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 September 2024.