Environment
This page gives an overview of the latest and upcoming meetings, press releases and policies related to the work of the Council and the European Council in the area of environment.
Latest press releases
- Climate finance: Council adopted conclusions ahead of COP27
- REPowerEU: Council agrees its position
- Council and Parliament reach provisional political agreement on access to Union waters, extending the current rules for fishermen for another ten years
- Council approves conclusions on the new aquaculture strategic guidelines for a more sustainable, resilient and competitive aquaculture sector
Latest infographics
- Fit for 55: how does the EU intend to address the emissions outside of the EU?
- Fit for 55: reducing emissions from transport, buildings, agriculture and waste
- Fit for 55: why the EU is toughening CO2 emission standards for cars and vans
- Fit for 55: reaching climate goals in the land use and forestry sectors
- Fit for 55: reform of the EU emissions trading system
Aarhus regulation: public requests for review of EU law
Individuals and civil society organisations have the right to request an administrative review of legal acts adopted by an EU institution or body, in accordance with the provisions of the Aarhus regulation.
The regulation provides members of the public with the right to access justice and information, and participate in decision-making on matters related to the environment.
An amendment to the regulation adopted by the EU in 2021 extended some provisions concerning the right to request reviews of EU acts.
