The Schengen area explained - Consilium
Jan 8, 2025 · What are the benefits of Schengen? The Schengen area allows more than 400 million people to travel freely between member countries without going through border …
Basel III: international regulatory framework for banks
Sep 27, 2024 · The final elements of Basel III now being implemented are: changes to the standardised approach to determining RWAs: using parameters that are clearly defined and …
Fit for 55 - The EU's plan for a green transition - Consilium
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. …
EU sanctions against Russia explained - Consilium
Dec 16, 2024 · Which sanctions has the EU adopted so far? Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the EU has imposed massive and unprecedented …
Where does the EU’s gas come from? - Consilium
Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the weaponisation of energy have made diversification of energy supplies a necessity for EU countries.. Diversification is a …
EU response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine - Consilium
EU leaders demanded repetedely that Russia immediately cease its military actions, unconditionally withdraw all forces and military equipment from Ukraine and fully respect …
EU sanctions against Russia - Consilium
Dec 16, 2024 · Human rights violations in Russia Why sanctions? The European Union is deeply concerned about the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in Russia, …
European Green Deal - Consilium
May 11, 2024 · What is the European Green Deal? The European Green Deal is the EU’s growth strategy. Launched in 2019, it consists of a package of policy initiatives, which set the EU on …
European Council | Council of the European Union - Consilium
European Council. The European Council takes its decisions mostly by consensus.. Reaching consensus involves a great deal of negotiation and compromise.. At the end of each European …
Paris Agreement on climate change - Consilium
Nov 15, 2024 · UNFCCC: the global climate convention. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the main international agreement on climate …