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EU Launches Post-2030 Climate Consultations
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Executive Summary
The European Commission opened consultations on post-2030 EU climate and energy rules, aiming to shape new renewable and carbon policy proposals by end-2026.
- The Commission opened a four-week call for evidence and a 12-week public consultation
- Input will feed a legislative proposal due by the end of 2026
- The renewable framework covers the period after 2030 and builds on the Renewable Energy Directive
- Renewables made up 25.2 percent of the EU energy mix in 2024
- The framework is meant to support climate goals, competitiveness, energy security, and sustainability
- Consultations also examine carbon credits, national targets, flexibilities, and carbon removals
- The process runs alongside work on a new energy efficiency framework and Governance Regulation revision
Quick Facts
- What: Consultations on post 2030 climate and energy rules
- Where: Across the European Union
- Why: To shape fair cost effective climate policy and renewables growth
- Who: European Commission and EU stakeholders
- When: Opened in 2026 with proposals due later

