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Published on: 12. September 2025

EU climate target 2040: decision postponed

Die Auswirkung der Klimakatastrophe in Italien 27.06.2025, EU, ITA, Italien, Apulien, Lecce, Matino: neben dem Feuerbakterium Xylella fastidiosa (OQDS) bedrohen selbstentzündende Feuer, die durch ausbleibenden Regen und extreme Hitze entstehen, die Monokulturen der Olivenheine in der Region um Matino. EU, ITA, Italy, Apulia, Lecce, Matino: in addition to the fire bacterium Xylella fastidiosa (OQDS), self-igniting fires caused by a lack of rain and extreme heat are threatening the monocultures of olive groves in the region around Matino.
The EU is still waiting for its climate target: heatwave in Italy (IMAGO / Markus Matzel)

The environment ministers will not decide on the EU's 2040 climate target at their special council meeting on Thursday. The heads of state and government are to discuss it first at the summit. Germany's position was decisive.

Lukas Knigge

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Last updated: 14. September 2025

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