US EditionThe EU’s 2040 Target: Climate, Competitiveness, and Geopolitics
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There is significant division in the House of Representatives over a new, strict EU climate target for 2040. Caretaker Climate Minister Sophie Hermans (VVD) is seeking support for Brussels' plan, while coalition party BBB sees no merit in it. Former coalition party NSC is also opposed to it.
The EU’s 2040 Target: Climate, Competitiveness, and Geopolitics
On September 2, 2025, the European Commission unveiled its most ambitious climate plan yet: a proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040. More than just a number, this target has the potential to redefine Europe’s role in global climate politics—and reshape its economy, security, and industrial innovation along the way. Yet the path forward is fraught with challenges. With the Danish presidency of the Council of the EU at the…
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