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A clean, healthy and diverse environment is the prerequisite for prosperity and well-being for everyone in Europe. Therefore, approximately 80 per cent of the environmental policies applicable in Germany are made by the EU Commission, the EU Parliament and the Council. Effective environmental protection also requires reasonable coordination of environmental with economic, transport and agricultural policies.
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Nahaufnahme der Hände zeigt Mikroplastikabfälle, die mit dem Küstensand kontaminiert sind.
Press Europe | 17.12.24

EU Environment Council: microplastic releases into the environment to be re

The EU member states want to prevent and reduce the unintentional release of plastic pellets into the environment in future. To this end, they have adopted their joint position on the EU Commission's proposal.

Elektroauto beim Auftanken an einer Ladestation, im Hintergrund eine Solaranlage und Windkraft-Anlagen
Press Mobility | 13.11.24

Federal Cabinet adopts revision of the 38. BImSchV

To meet the greenhouse gas reduction quota, the mineral oil industry may only use CO2 reductions from renewable fuels and electricity in the next two years that were also achieved in the same year.

Flagge mit COP28-Logo vor blauem Himmel
Press International | 29.11.23

Germany at the Climate Change Conference

The 28th Climate Change Conference (COP28) takes place in Dubai under the presidency of the United Arab Emirates.

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