Portugal Did Not Comply with Brussels Recommendations on Fossil Fuels – Report

The European Commission is critical of Portugal for the lack of clear measures against small-scale fossil subsidies and ambitious targets. It needs more information on investments and concrete actions for energy transition.

Portugal did not comply with Brussels recommendations on fossil fuels – report

Portugal has not fulfilled the European Commission’s recommendations to eliminate subsidies for fossil fuels by 2030, to be more ambitious in energy efficiency, and to address the investment needs for the climate transition, the institution indicates in a report released today.The issue at hand is the assessment by the community executive of the National Energy and Climate Plans (PNEC) in line with the energy and climate objectives of the Europe…

Portugal did not comply with Brussels's recommendations to reduce fossil fuels, and it is criticised for lack of ambition in terms of energy targets.

Evaluation of the National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC) includes various criticisms. There are no data and ambitions. Portugal does not say how it will eliminate subsidies to fossil fuels by 2030, criticism by Brussels.