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EU Divided Over 90% Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal

10/24/2025

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The European Union faces divisions over a proposed 90% net greenhouse gas reduction by 2040 as it prepares for the COP30 summit in Brazil.
Rising energy costs and political fatigue cause hesitation among member states, as some call for flexibility in targets.
External pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s climate rollbacks tests the EU's credibility and forces it to navigate divisions to maintain climate leadership.

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The European Union faces divisions over a proposed 90% net greenhouse gas reduction by 2040 as it prepares for the COP30 summit in Brazil.
Rising energy costs and political fatigue cause hesitation among member states, as some call for flexibility in targets.
External pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s climate rollbacks tests the EU's credibility and forces it to navigate divisions to maintain climate leadership.