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By creating trust in data sharing, EU legislation aims to stimulate innovation, facilitate the green transition and benefit people.
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MEPs back plans for a climate neutral building sector by 2050
Parliament adopted draft measures to increase the rate of renovations and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions on Tuesday.
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Parliament adopts new carbon sinks goal that increases EU 2030 climate ambition
New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared to 1990.
Saving energy is key to fighting climate change and reducing the EU's energy dependency. Find out what MEPs are doing to reduce consumption.
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Climate change: Parliament votes to reduce member states’ emissions by 40%
The new Effort Sharing Regulation reduces the allowed maximum level of greenhouse gas emissions in member states from transport, buildings and agriculture until 2030.
The Effort Sharing Regulation sets national targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions to help the EU reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Improved rules for the European Digital Identity - a personal digital wallet for EU citizens - will make it easier for people to access public services and make online transactions.
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