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The Council today adopted its position on the 8th Environmental Action Programme (EAP). The 8th EAP will serve as a guide for environmental policymaking and implementation until 2030. The adoption of the Council’s position follows a provisional agreement reached with the European Parliament in December 2021 and is the final step of the adoption procedure.

EU ambassadors today approved a provisional political agreement reached between the Council presidency and the European Parliament’s negotiators on 1 December, regarding the 8th Environmental Action Programme (EAP). The 8th EAP will serve as a guide for environmental and climate policymaking and implementation until 2030.

Bellona.org Climate change and sustainability in the Portuguese EU Council presidency agenda We took a look at the Portuguese EU presidency agenda. According to their programme, the three priorities driving their action will be: promoting the recovery from Covid-19 through the green deal and the digital transition; supporting the creation of a health union; and supporting European industry. The socialist-led Portuguese government is particularly keen about centring their action on job creation ...