Brussels, 07 December 2023 – The inclusion of transformative industrial technologies for the decarbonisation of energy-intensive sectors, such as steel, in the list of net-zero technologies in the general approach adopted by the Council on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), sends a positive signal at a crucial time when governments are deliberating urgent measures to protect the climate at COP28 in Dubai.

As the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 unfolds in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament call on the European Union and other global leaders to intensify climate action while protecting vulnerable communities against the devastating impacts of global warming.

Last night, the European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the regulation on ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, expanding the scope of the Ecodesign Directive beyond energy-related products to cover the broadest possible range of items.

This year, as we mark the thirtieth anniversary of the EU single market, we celebrate the many benefits of this iconic European project. It grants access to a domestic market of 447 million consumers, creating or expanding business opportunities.