It aims to draw the attention of policy-makers and public opinion on the implications of the legislative package and on some key challenges that need to be addressed in the future. While the package can be further improved, it takes a step in the right direction if we want to raise the ambition of the European climate policy and achieve climate neutrality by mid-century. A rapid implementation of more ambitious policies is of crucial importance to fulfil our commitments, particularly after the outbreak of the Ukrainian war and in view of COP27.