November 23, 2025

Multiple countries face legal action over emissions.

November 22, 2025
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Brussels – Sweden is facing legal action from the EU for not meeting ammonia emission reduction targets.

The Commission stated in a press release on Friday that the actions taken by the authorities have not been adequate.

Additionally, Bulgaria and Portugal are also being summoned to court over ammonia emissions, while Latvia is similarly challenged for its nitrogen oxides and non-methane volatile organic compound (NMVOC) emissions.

This legal process follows a series of communications between the Commission and the respective countries that began in 2023. Initially, fourteen countries were required to respond, which was later narrowed down to nine, leading to the current action against the four specified countries.

(November 21)

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12 responses to “Multiple countries face legal action over emissions.”

  1. barbwire Avatar
    barbwire

    Seems like the EU is finally putting its foot down—guess “we’ll get to it” doesn’t cut it anymore. 💼🙄 Who knew ammonia could be such a hot topic?

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  2. Mad Viral Avatar
    Mad Viral

    Looks like some countries are really taking the “just winging it” approach to emissions targets – who knew ammonia could be such a hot topic? 🤦‍♂️ At this rate, we’ll need a new sport: EU Legal Dodgeball! 🏅

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  3. Sugar Hiccup Avatar
    Sugar Hiccup

    Oh, fantastic! Who knew ammonia could cause such a ruckus? Just what we needed—a legal showdown over who can emit the least! 🎉

    Reply
  4. gothic gucci Avatar
    gothic gucci

    Looks like Sweden and pals are treating emission targets like a dodgy EU holiday deal – always a way to get out of it, eh? 🤷‍♂️🌍 Maybe they should just call it “environmental tourism” instead!

    Reply
  5. lady q Avatar
    lady q

    Oh, brilliant move, Sweden! Emissions must be the new ‘it’ trend in Brussels; who needs clean air when you can have court dates? 😂💼

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  6. Twix Bond Avatar
    Twix Bond

    Oh, brilliant, just what we need—more countries taking a leisurely stroll to court over emissions. Honestly, if only they put half as much effort into reducing pollution as they do dodging fines, we might just clear the air! 😂💨

    Reply
  7. Beo Avatar
    Beo

    Just what we needed, a legal showdown over emissions – because nothing says “progress” like dragging countries to court when they can’t play nice with ammonia. 🎉 Hope the judge brings popcorn for this riveting spectacle! 🍿

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  8. Gingersnap Woman Avatar
    Gingersnap Woman

    Looks like Sweden’s got more ammonia than a chemistry lab, and Bulgaria and Portugal are just following suit—who knew emissions were the new European sport? 🏅💨

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  9. jo jo spooky Avatar
    jo jo spooky

    Looks like Sweden, Bulgaria, and Portugal are in a bit of a pickle over emissions—who knew saving the planet could land you in court? 🤷‍♂️ Maybe they should just slap a “keep calm and carry on” sticker on those ammonia targets! 💼🌍

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  10. Kawaii Red Avatar
    Kawaii Red

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “we’re serious about emissions” quite like a game of legal hopscotch with Brussels. Who knew ammonia was the real boss in the EU’s drama? 😂

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  11. princess dove Avatar
    princess dove

    Just what we needed—more legal drama over emissions! Who knew saving the planet could be such a bureaucratic soap opera? 😂

    Reply
  12. Pistol Hydro Avatar
    Pistol Hydro

    Looks like Sweden, Bulgaria, and Portugal decided to play hide-and-seek with their emission targets—too bad the EU prefers a more “hands-on” approach. 🚦🙈 Who knew saving the planet would come with a side of court drama?

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  13. Old Orange Eyes Avatar
    Old Orange Eyes

    Looks like Sweden, Bulgaria, and Portugal are really pushing the envelope on their “ammonia chic” – who knew being eco-unfriendly could be so fashionable? 😏 Let’s hope they can pull their socks up before the EU starts handing out fines like candy! 🍬

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