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Which economic activity is the largest energy consumer in the EU?
Which economic activity is the largest energy consumer in the EU?
What is the main reason for the EU's push towards energy transition?
What is the main reason for the EU's push towards energy transition?
What is the main source of energy consumed by end users in the EU?
What is the main source of energy consumed by end users in the EU?
What is the dependency rate of the EU on energy imports in 2021?
What is the dependency rate of the EU on energy imports in 2021?
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Which clause of the TFEU was used to allow Member States to make full use of flexibility provided for in state aid rules in order to support the economy during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Which clause of the TFEU was used to allow Member States to make full use of flexibility provided for in state aid rules in order to support the economy during the COVID-19 outbreak?
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When was the Temporary Framework for State Aid extended until?
When was the Temporary Framework for State Aid extended until?
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What did the Commission issue guidance on to Member States on 26 March 2020?
What did the Commission issue guidance on to Member States on 26 March 2020?
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What is the purpose of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)?
What is the purpose of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)?
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What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
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What is the purpose of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
What is the purpose of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
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Which products will be subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) initially?
Which products will be subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) initially?
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What is the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)?
What is the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)?
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What was the Fourth EU energy package?
What was the Fourth EU energy package?
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What is the objective of the European Green Deal?
What is the objective of the European Green Deal?
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What is the purpose of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
What is the purpose of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
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Which of the following is true about the activation of the safeguard clause of the Stability and Growth Pact proposed by the Commission on March 20, 2020?
Which of the following is true about the activation of the safeguard clause of the Stability and Growth Pact proposed by the Commission on March 20, 2020?
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What is the purpose of the Next Generation EU recovery instrument proposed by the EU?
What is the purpose of the Next Generation EU recovery instrument proposed by the EU?
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What is the objective of the European Green Deal proposed by the EU?
What is the objective of the European Green Deal proposed by the EU?
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Which of the following is true about the GHG emissions in the EU?
Which of the following is true about the GHG emissions in the EU?
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What is the primary cause of GHG emissions in the EU?
What is the primary cause of GHG emissions in the EU?
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What is the largest energy consumer in the EU?
What is the largest energy consumer in the EU?
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What is the EU's current dependency rate on energy imports?
What is the EU's current dependency rate on energy imports?
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What is the first energy source produced by EU countries?
What is the first energy source produced by EU countries?
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Under what clause of the TFEU did the Commission allow Member States to make full use of flexibility provided for in state aid rules in order to support the economy during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Under what clause of the TFEU did the Commission allow Member States to make full use of flexibility provided for in state aid rules in order to support the economy during the COVID-19 outbreak?
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Until when was the Temporary Framework for State Aid extended?
Until when was the Temporary Framework for State Aid extended?
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What was the purpose of the Commission's guidance to Member States on foreign direct investment issued on 26 March 2020?
What was the purpose of the Commission's guidance to Member States on foreign direct investment issued on 26 March 2020?
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Which of the following is true about the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)?
Which of the following is true about the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)?
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What is the purpose of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
What is the purpose of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
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What economic activities will be subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) initially?
What economic activities will be subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) initially?
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What is the purpose of extending the EU ETS to household consumption of gas and coal?
What is the purpose of extending the EU ETS to household consumption of gas and coal?
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What is the European Green Deal?
What is the European Green Deal?
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What is the purpose of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)?
What is the purpose of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)?
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What is the main objective of the European Climate Law?
What is the main objective of the European Climate Law?
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What is the Title Transfer Facility (TTF)?
What is the Title Transfer Facility (TTF)?
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What is the purpose of the European Green Deal proposed by the EU?
What is the purpose of the European Green Deal proposed by the EU?
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What is the objective of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
What is the objective of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
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Which countries account for 55% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?
Which countries account for 55% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?
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What is the purpose of the European Temporary Support Instrument for Mitigating the Risks of Unemployment in an Emergency (SURE)?
What is the purpose of the European Temporary Support Instrument for Mitigating the Risks of Unemployment in an Emergency (SURE)?
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Study Notes
Energy Consumption in the EU
- The largest energy consumer in the EU is the industry sector.
- The main source of energy consumed by end users in the EU is oil.
Energy Transition and EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)
- The EU's push towards energy transition is driven by the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- The EU ETS is a cap-and-trade system aimed at reducing GHG emissions from power and industry sectors.
- The purpose of the EU ETS is to create a financial incentive for companies to invest in low-carbon technologies.
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
- The CBAM is a mechanism aimed at reducing the risk of carbon leakage by imposing a carbon cost on imports of certain products.
- The purpose of the CBAM is to encourage countries outside the EU to adopt similar climate policies.
- The CBAM will initially apply to products such as cement, steel, and aluminum.
EU's Dependency on Energy Imports
- The EU's dependency rate on energy imports is 55% (as of 2021).
State Aid and COVID-19 Response
- The Commission allowed Member States to make full use of flexibility provided for in state aid rules during the COVID-19 outbreak under Article 107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
- The Temporary Framework for State Aid was extended until December 2021.
- The Commission issued guidance on foreign direct investment to Member States on March 26, 2020.
European Green Deal and Climate Law
- The objective of the European Green Deal is to become climate-neutral by 2050.
- The main objective of the European Climate Law is to enshrine the EU's 2050 climate neutrality target into law.
Next Generation EU Recovery Instrument
- The purpose of the Next Generation EU recovery instrument is to support the EU's recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and to promote the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
Other Key Facts
- The primary cause of GHG emissions in the EU is the industry sector.
- The first energy source produced by EU countries is nuclear energy.
- The Title Transfer Facility (TTF) is a virtual trading point for natural gas in the Netherlands.
- China, the United States, and the EU account for 55% of global GHG emissions.
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Test your knowledge on energy consumption and decarbonization with this quiz! Learn about the EU's energy usage, GHG emissions, and reduction targets for 2030. Keywords: energy, consumption, production, GHG emissions, decarbonization, reduction targets.