Shortly before COP30 in Brazil, EU member states became entangled in disputes over climate targets, climate protection measures and international cooperation. There was no sign of this in Belém — partly because the EU had its back to the wall.
By Lukas Knigge
With the votes of the parties to its right, the EPP managed to push through an ambitious position for the trilogue on the sustainability omnibus. The pro-European parties voted as one on the 2040 climate target.
By Markus Grabitz and Lukas Knigge
Lena Schilling negotiated the EU climate target as shadow rapporteur for the Greens. Two years ago she was still shaping the Austrian climate movement, today she is the youngest MEP – and part of the EU delegation at COP30.
By Lukas Bayer
The EU Parliament is in favor of a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040, while requirements for ensuring sustainable supply chains are set to be abolished at the same time: Rarely have climate policy blessings and curses been so close together.
By Lukas Knigge
After member states adopted their position on the EU’s 2040 climate target last week, the ball is now in EU Parliament's court. The Environment Committee voted in favor of a position that is very similar to that of the Council.
By Lukas Knigge
The 30th UN Climate Change Conference starts today, Monday, in Belém. At the last minute, the EU presented its climate targets for 2035 and 2040 to palpable sighs of relief.
By Lukas Knigge
Negotiating right through the night, the EU environment ministers finally reached an agreement on the climate target for 2040 and the NDC for 2035, which is important for COP30. Nevertheless, questions remain.
By Lukas Knigge
After a night of negotiations, EU environment ministers presented an agreement on climate targets for 2040 and NDC for 2035, which is important for COP30. ETS 2 will be postponed and many unanswered questions remain.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU environment ministers want to make the climate targets for 2040 more flexible. On Wednesday night, they agreed on a target of a 90% reduction in greenhouse gases, whereby up to five percentage points can be achieved in other European countries.
By Lukas Knigge
On Tuesday, the EU environment ministers will discuss the climate target for 2040 and their position on the 90% greenhouse gas reduction target. Even though the majority of the text is unanimous, there are still unresolved political issues that the ministers need to clarify.
By Lukas Knigge
