EU delays 2040 climate target release until ‘before summer’

Europe delays 2040 climate target amid member state pressure

“90% is only feasible, if at all, if negative emissions in the ETS and certificates from third countries are recognised,” said Peter Liese, a German MEP who speaks for the centre-right EPP on climate issues.

EU delays 2040 climate target release until ‘before summer’

“Clearly we need a bit more time,” says Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.

EU's 2040 Climate Target on Hold – What’s Really Behind the Delay? - Commonwealth Union

Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ The European Commission has postponed the release of its highly anticipated 2040 climate target, citing the need for further political negotiations as Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra struggles to gain support for the ambitious plan to slash emissions. The announcement marks a significant delay in the EU’s climate agenda, originally set for early 2025, and has sparked concerns among environmental advocates …

Brussels, 3 Apr (EFE).- The European Commission hopes to be able to reach an agreement with the European Parliament and the Member States to ensure 'ambitious' climate targets in 2040, but the Executive is opening up to soften the 90 % cut in CO2 emissions compared to 1990, which Brussels defended a year ago. 'This is our starting point. At the same time, I want to ensure that we are sensitive to the demands for a little bit of pragmatism and ho…

EU delays 2040 climate target until summer

The EU’s climate chief said Thursday the bloc was aiming to publish its delayed 2040 emission reduction targets by summer, as it pursued a “pragmatic” approach to its green ambitions. The European Commission had indicated it wanted to make official its proposal to slash Europe’s planet warming emissions by 90 percent within the next 15 years in the first quarter of 2025. But it has so far failed to do so — to the worry of green groups and lawmak…

In the debate on the remaining EU climate targets by 2040, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has shown himself openly for concessions to skeptical countries such as the Czech Republic and Italy. "We will need some pragmatism," said Hoekstra on Thursday. He wants to present "until summer" officially a proposal for the EU target for CO2 reduction by 2040.