European Green Deal

The European Green Deal is a set of policy initiatives proposed by the European Commission in 2019. It supports the EU's transformation towards a green, fair and prosperous economy in a modern and competitive society. The overall goal of the European Green Deal is to achieve the EU's climate neutrality by 2050.

The European Green Deal (EGD) is a comprehensive and strategic program of the European Union, launched in December 2019 by the European Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. Its main goals are to create a climate-neutral continent by 2050 and to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, based on 1990 levels. This program takes an inclusive approach, encompassing nearly all economic sectors, and aims to position the EU as a global leader in climate protection.

Key areas of action in the Green Deal include the promotion of renewable energies, the transformation towards a resource-efficient circular economy, the improvement of energy efficiency, and the development of sustainable agricultural practices. In particular, the initiatives of the "Fit for 55" package present concrete measures to reduce emissions, while the European Climate Law legally enshrines the climate and environmental policy goals. Another important component is the Just Transition Fund, which supports regions and groups of people particularly affected by the changes to ensure that the transition is fair and socially balanced.

A central element in the implementation of the Green Deal is the promotion of scientific innovations through programs like "Horizon Europe," which specifically help small and medium-sized enterprises to develop new green technologies. Thus, the European Green Deal goes beyond mere environmental measures and aims for a comprehensive ecological and economic structural change that forms the basis for a sustainable, just, and prosperous society in Europe.