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France: Why emissions are only falling slowly

According to the latest estimates, greenhouse gas emissions in France fell by 1.6% in 2025 – significantly less than the 4.6% required annually to achieve the country’s 2030 climate targets. To reverse this trend, the government is now increasingly focusing on electrification.

Claire Stam
22. January 2026
French Minister for Ecological Transition, Monique Barbut, admits that France’s efforts to mitigate climate change are insufficient. (IMAGO / KCS Presse)

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Last updated: 22. January 2026

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