EU opens door to watered down climate law over 2040 emissions target impasse

EU Considers Watered-Down Climate Law

European leaders are pushing for more industry flexibilities to reach a deal on the bloc's 2040 goal for cutting planet-warming emissions.

The EU is considering allowing its heavy industry to pollute for longer under a new draft proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock on the 2040 emissions target.

The intention is to win support from the majority of countries to back the target of an 90 percent emissions cut by 2040 compared to 1990 levels.

Author's summary: EU considers easing climate goals.

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Politico Europe Politico Europe — 2025-10-27

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