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EU Ministers to Set 2040 Emissions Cut Target Amid Concerns

11/4/2025

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EU climate ministers will meet on November 4 to finalize a target to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
The measure requires support from at least 15 of 27 member states to pass.
The Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland express concerns about the economic impact of the goal.
France has secured concessions on steel and carbon credits.
Environmental groups worry about potential loopholes in the 2040 target.

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Story summary

EU climate ministers will meet on November 4 to finalize a target to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
The measure requires support from at least 15 of 27 member states to pass.
The Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland express concerns about the economic impact of the goal.
France has secured concessions on steel and carbon credits.
Environmental groups worry about potential loopholes in the 2040 target.