Carbon Taxes > European Parliament votes to raise EU 2030 target to stronger-than-expected 60%

European Parliament votes to raise EU 2030 target to stronger-than-expected 60%

Published 08:16 on October 7, 2020  /  Last updated at 12:55 on September 1, 2021  /  Carbon Taxes, CBAM, EMEA, EU ETS

The European Parliament on Tuesday agreed to push for higher European climate ambition with a 60% emissions reduction target for 2030, a tight preliminary vote revealed on Wednesday, with the supported goal exceeding most observer expectations.
The European Parliament on Tuesday agreed to push for higher European climate ambition with a 60% emissions reduction target for 2030, a tight preliminary vote revealed on Wednesday, with the supported goal exceeding most observer expectations.


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