The council started discussions including representatives of all 27 member states on the legislative proposals in working parties on an expert level.
The Fit for 55 package proposals are discussed in multiple council formations such as environment, energy, transport, economy and finance.
After the ministers of each branch found joint positions trilogues including meetings with representatives of the council, parliament and commission start.
[8] The environmental organization Greenpeace criticized the package for not being suitable for halting global warming and the associated destruction of important life-support systems because the target envisaged was too low.
[9] In August 2023, the Polish government filed a series of complaints with the European Court of Justice against provisions that are part of the Fit for 55 package, claiming that EU climate policies threaten Poland's economy and energy security.