Towards a Climate and Energy Union : the constitutional basis for a sustainable transformation : executive summary

This study explores the legal space for the creation of an EU Climate and Energy Union. As to the concept of an actual Climate and Energy Union, this study relies on the two main targets laid down in the European Climate Law, being a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 55% percent compared to emissions in the 1990's in 2035, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Climate Union in this study, therefore, refers to the totality of actions required to ensure the EU meets its legally binding targets under the Climate Law, as well as any additional obligations under international law.