EU to propose new 2040 climate target for emissions by end-March

EU to Propose 90% Emissions-Reduction Target for 2040

The European Union's executive is expected to propose a law to set a new interim emissions-reduction target at 90% by 2040.

The European Commission should have submitted a target by Monday, but it failed to do so. Now it is clear that the target must be in place by the end of March.

EU to propose new 2040 climate target for emissions by end-March

BRUSSELS - The European Commission will propose a new climate target this quarter, to slash Europe's emissions by 2040, it said on Wednesday.

EU to propose 90% emissions-reduction target for 2040

The new target will be part of an amendment to the European Climate Law, which provides a framework to achieve the bloc’s carbon neutrality by 2050 target

EU to propose interim 2040 aim to cut emissions by 90%

The target has faced criticism from far-right political groups and some member states who argue it is too strict and could harm the bloc's competitiveness.

EU to propose new climate target for 2040 emissions cut

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission said it will propose a new climate target this quarter to cut Europe’s emissions by 2040. A European Commission work programme published on February 12, 2025, affirmed the European Union would amend … Read more Continue reading EU to propose new climate target for 2040 emissions cut at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.