
Brussels – The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to uphold its target of a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, while introducing “flexibilities” to address the hesitance of certain member states.
Wopke Hoekstra, the European Commissioner for Climate, acknowledged the need for “pragmatism” in light of the politically “sensitive” discussions among the 27 nations during a press conference in Brussels.
Despite the adjustments, the Commission remains committed to a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040, using 1990 levels as the baseline.
However, environmental organizations expressed concern as the executive branch introduced flexibility in calculations to accommodate more skeptical countries.
Beginning in 2036, the Commission plans to allow the inclusion of international carbon credits, accounting for up to 3% of the total, to support projects outside Europe.
This move has faced opposition from NGOs, who, citing scientific research, question the actual effectiveness of such credits in reducing CO2 emissions. (July 2, 2025)













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