Improvement of Air Quality ‒ Council conclusions

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Series Details 6650/20
Publication Date 05/03/2020
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The Council of the European Union adopted on 5 March 2020 a set of conclusions relating to air quality.

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These conclusions give political guidance for further work on combatting air pollution, following the publication of the findings of a fitness check of ambient air quality directives.

The Council considers that established air quality standards were effective and remained essential to protect the health of citizens. However, it is argued that room remained for improvement to the legislative framework aimed at ensuring good air quality across te EU. The document stresses the need for coherence between clean air policy and other relevant policy areas. The European Commission's aim to further tackle pollution through preventive and remedial actions is welcomed, as it is the intention to take action towards zero-emission mobility.

The Council also underlines the importance of prioritisation and take-up of available funding for air quality improvements.

Source Link http://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-6650-2020-INIT/en/pdf
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Council of the European Union: Press Release, 05/03/2020: Air quality: Council adopts conclusions https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/03/05/air-quality-council-adopts-conclusions/

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