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.

The European Commission hopes to be able to reach an agreement "before summer" with the European Parliament and the Member States to ensure "ambitious" climate targets by 2040, but the Executive is opening up to soften the 90% cut in CO2 emissions compared to 1990, which Brussels defended a year ago.

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