National emissions of air pollutants: Council agrees its position on new limits

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Series Details 16.12.15
Publication Date 16/12/2015
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The Council of the European Union agreed on 16 December 2016 its general approach for the European Commission's proposed directive to reduce national emissions of certain pollutants.

The Commission presented its proposal as part of the 'Air quality package' in December 2013. The European Parliament voted its position on the proposed directive in October 2015.
Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/12/16-national-emissions-air-pollutants-council-agrees-position-on-new-limits/
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EUObserver, 16.12.15: Less ambition in exchange for progress in EU air quality https://euobserver.com/environment/131552
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EUObserver, 14.06.16: Dutch still aim for air quality deal during EU presidency https://euobserver.com/environment/133825
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