With this Committee the European Parliament is responding to the concerns of European citizens and will strive to keep the leading role of the European Union on this major global challenge called climate change. The European Parliament will ensure that it stays high on the political agenda and problems linked to climate change are better communicated. Our citizens expect European Union leadership on this issue. Now is the time for decisions on how to put Europe in particular, as well the world, on the path to a more energy-secure, low-carbon future with an integrated energy and climate change policy.
The EU has the potential to be the global leader in a range of new technologies, (such as carbon capture and storage; wind and solar energy; renewable energy; nuclear energy) that are waiting to be further developed and will strengthen our competitive position. The challenge of turning the EU into a low carbon society has to be seen as an opportunity, with the potential for important economic and job-creating opportunities. Intelligent regulation can lead to more innovation!

PRESS RELEASES

17/12/2008	Adoption of the climate package an historic victory for the European Parliament and the EPP-ED Group. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group
09/12/2008	Pacchetto Clima: bene accordo su fonti rinnovabili, adesso si voti/ Climate Package: Good agreement on renewable sources. Amalia Sartori MEP
04/12/2008	Energy-Climate Package - Centre-Right wants Europe to succeed. Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP-ED Group
03/12/2008	Final report of EP Climate Change Committee to be streamlined. Karl-Heinz Florenz MEP
20/11/2008	Joint Parliamentary Meeting on Energy and Sustainable Development. Joseph Daul MEP; Chairman of the EPP-ED Group, and Françoise Grossetête MEP

COMMITTEE REPORT

Final Report by Karl-Heinz Florenz The final report by Karl-Heinz Florenz MEP (Germany) has been adopted by the Parliament's Temporary Committee on Climate Change. MEPs will vote on the report during the February 2009 plenary session.

Greenhouse gas emissions have to be reduced by 25 to 40% below 1990 levels, by 2020 if the rise in global warming is to be limited to two degrees Celsius. People in developing countries are most affected by climate change. CO2 footprints of consumer products could help raise the awareness of the need to fight climate change in everyday life. To access the draft text, click here.

EPP-ED BUREAU MEETING IN SLOVENIA

EPP-ED Group Bureau discuss Climate Change The Bureau of the EPP-ED Group met in Portorož, Slovenia - currently holding the Presidency of the European Union. EPP-ED Members and Slovenian Ministers discussed the EU response to climate change.

Video: EPP-ED Group meet in Slovenia to discuss climate change

Press releases:

18/04/2008

EPP-ED Bureau meeting in Portorož - Climate Change - EU Options

Speech:

17/04/2008

Eija Riitta Korhola, Member of the Temporary Committee on Climate Change

POLICY

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