2040 climate target: Council Presidency wants to adjust targets every two years

Denmark's Environment Minister Lars Aagard must convince the member states of EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra's proposal on the 2040 climate target. (European Union)

On Friday, the Danish Council Presidency wants to discuss a new draft text of the 2040 climate target with the EU ambassadors. Further adjustments to the revision clause are intended to convince other countries to agree to the interim target.

Lukas Knigge

Last updated: 31. October 2025

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