PREVIEW: EU states, Parliament expected to seal deal on 2040 climate target next week

Published 16:27 on December 4, 2025 / Last updated at 20:41 on December 4, 2025 / and / EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The European Parliament and Council of EU member states are expected to reach a deal on the bloc's 2040 climate targets when they next meet on Tuesday, although the issue of international carbon credits remains a sticking point, according to sources.
The European Parliament and Council of EU member states are expected to reach a deal on the bloc's 2040 climate targets when they next meet on Tuesday, although the issue of international carbon credits remains a sticking point, according to sources.


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