Forward look: 27 June – 10 July 2022

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Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council for the coming fortnight.

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), 27 June 2022

Ministers will aim at reaching a general approach on the proposals to amend the renewable energies and the energy efficiency directives that are part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. They will adopt the gas storage regulation and exchange views on emissions reductions from methane and buildings as well as the energy situation in the EU in the context of the war in Ukraine.

Environment Council, 28 June 2022

Environment ministers will aim at reaching a general approach on proposals that are part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. Ministers will also aim to reach a general approach on a proposal to minimise the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products placed on the EU market. The Presidency will present a report on progress made in discussions on a proposal on waste shipments.

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