Resolution on an EU strategy for a comprehensive climate change agreement in Copenhagen and the adequate provision of financing for climate change policy

The Council adopted a document outlining the key issues in terms of competitiveness with a view to the forthcoming spring European Council. Among those priorities, the Council stresses that the external dimension of competitiveness remains of crucial importance.

In this context, the European Union should aim at creating progressively the future fair and integrated global carbon market and avoid increase of heterogeneity of climate policies around the globe by ensuring ambitious and comprehensive deal on climate change at Copenhagen.