Disentangling the biofuels policy

After a decade of promoting biofuels, Europe is in the midst of reforming its policy. This section introduces you to the political positions of the three European institutions in early 2015 and explains what they mean. You also have a detailed account of events since the first policy was introduced in 2003.

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3 EU institutions: 3 positions on biofuels

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Protracted problem

How EU policy has shaped biofuels consumption and production since 2003

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Consequences of cap

Implications of Parliament, Commission and Council positions on biofuels emissions.

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