by eub2 -- last modified 10 December 2020 On 10 December, the European Commission proposed to modernise EU legislation on batteries, delivering its first initiative among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan. Advertisement 1. Why is there a need for new legislation on batteries? Batteries are a key technology in the transition to climate neutrality, and to a more circular economy. They are essential for sustainable mobility and contribute to the zero pollution ambition. Batteries are also part of our daily life at home, in kitchen appliances, remote TV control or alarm clocks. The demand for batteries will grow rapidly in the coming years, notably for electric vehicles