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EU climate target for 2040: 90 percent emissions reduction agreed in trilogue

EU negotiators from the Parliament, Council, and Commission have agreed on a new climate target in trilogue talks. By 2040, CO₂ emissions are to be reduced by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels.

10. December 2025
the consequences of the floods that hit the region of Valencia, Spain, late October 2024
In 2024, flooding devastated entire towns and cities in Spain. Natural disasters like these are becoming more likely and more frequent as a result of climate change. (European Union, 2024)

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Last updated: 10. December 2025