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FEATURE: Parliament’s biggest group waits for EU leaders to move on 2040 climate target

Published 17:42 on October 3, 2025 / Last updated at 08:34 on October 4, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), Insights (Features), International (Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks)

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The largest political group in the European Parliament, the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), is holding off on taking a position on the bloc’s 2040 climate target until EU leaders reach an agreement, raising fresh doubts over whether institutions can finalise a deal ahead of COP30.
The largest political group in the European Parliament, the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), is holding off on taking a position on the bloc’s 2040 climate target until EU leaders reach an agreement, raising fresh doubts over whether institutions can finalise a deal ahead of COP30.


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