European Council definitively approves strengthening EU air quality standards

The revised Directive prioritises the health of EU citizens, setting new air quality standards that must be met by 2030 and that are more in line with other WHO guidelines

The European Council has formally adopted a directive setting updated air quality standards across the EU. The new rules will contribute to the EU’s 2050 “zero pollution” target and help prevent premature deaths due to air pollution. Affected EU citizens will be able to claim compensation for damage to health in cases where EU air quality standards have not been respected.

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