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Topics about sustainability and green energy

The parliamentary buildings in Brussels, Belgium

Live translation of Dutch and French

Policy proposals will be presented to the real Benelux Parliament

As the Member States of the European Union continue to be encouraged to cut down on their fossil fuel use in light of the “Fit for 55” package, the need for a low-carbon, stable, and constant source of energy is putting hydrogen under the spotlight. The Member States of the Benelux Union, along with the leaders of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland emphasised the role of hydrogen in energy transition following a summit in February 2021. The interest in hydrogen is particularly apparent as talks over the revision of the Gas Directive 2009/73/EC and Gas Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 is referred to as the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package.

Sustainable mobility refers to the development and subsidisation by states of modes of transportation that are less harmful to the environment, such as public transportation and cycling. Sustainable Mobility is considered one of the cornerstones of the European energy transition, and the EU recommends all cities develop Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) in order to achieve this goal. Considering its 2020 declaration on the role of bicycles as a safe alternative in urban mobility, what should the Benelux Union do to continue supporting Sustainable Mobility?