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Proposed revision of the Energy Taxation Directive by June 2021 to end fossil-fuel subsidies Review the state-aid guidelines covering energy and environment in 2021.
Transport
Propose a strategy for sustainable and smart mobility in 2020 Launch funding calls supporting the deployment of public charging points from 2020 Propose revision of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive in 2021 Propose revision of CO2 emissions standards for cars and vans by June 2021 Take action to oblige docked ships to use shore-side electricity Propose to decrease free allowances allocated to airlines, extend the Emissions Trading
Scheme to the maritime sector, and investigate how to include road transport Support the drive to install one million electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Europe by 2025.
Skills
Put forward a Just Transition Mechanism including, among others, a Just Transition Fund, in January 2020, notably to support the move of workers from fossil to green activities giving them access to reskilling opportunities The European Social Fund Plus will help Europe’s workforce acquire the skills they need to transfer from declining sectors to growing sectors The Skills Agenda and the Youth Guarantee will be updated to enhance employability in the green economy. Last but not least, following two
letters from EuropeOn to policymakers, EuropeOn has:
Co-signed with other leading EU associations on #Skills4climate and building renovations. Importantly for SELECT members, this highlights the range of skills available to buyers who are looking to install renewable technologies as well as the level of upskilling that might be needed to continue to support these technologies. Co-signed a letter to the Climate Action Network, one of the ‘Green 10’ major environmental associations, calling for a higher 2030 GHG reduction target of 65%.
For more information about the work of EuropeOn, go to
europe-on.org
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