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France backs 5% use of international carbon credits under EU 2040 climate plan

Published 11:39 on October 24, 2025 / Last updated at 11:39 on October 24, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM)

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French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France supports allowing up to 5% of the EU’s 2040 climate target to be achieved through high-quality international carbon credits, going beyond the 3% cap proposed by the European Commission.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France supports allowing up to 5% of the EU’s 2040 climate target to be achieved through high-quality international carbon credits, going beyond the 3% cap proposed by the European Commission.


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