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EU’s proposed 2040 climate target risks watering down emissions cuts -NGO

Published 16:52 on August 26, 2025 / Last updated at 16:52 on August 26, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), International (UN Climate Talks)

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The European Commission’s long-awaited proposal for a 2040 climate target risks undermining the bloc’s competitiveness and credibility by opening the door to loopholes that could weaken near-term action, according to a policy brief published on Tuesday.
The European Commission’s long-awaited proposal for a 2040 climate target risks undermining the bloc’s competitiveness and credibility by opening the door to loopholes that could weaken near-term action, according to a policy brief published on Tuesday.


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