The European Commission has today proposed to maintain the ambitious targets to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, but in a more realistic and “flexible” way.

“Today we show that we are steadily keeping our commitment to exemption of the European economy from carbon broadcasts by 2050. The target is clear, the journey is realistic and flexible,” said Commission President Ursula von der Laen, noting that the European Citizens action.

Commission’s proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90%

As recommended a year ago, the Commission is still aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990, with the aim of a European economy free from carbonated emissions by 2050. However, the committee proposes by 2036 to give member states’ greater potential for flexibility in all areasin order to contribute to the achievement of goals in a cost -effective and socially fair way. “

These flexibility include limited role for high quality international credit molecules and Use of domestic permanent absorption in the EU broadcasting system (EU EU).

It is also recommended better reward of companies binding and storing CO2 And the ability in states to offset the areas in which they pollute the most, with those in which they are more efficient.

The Commission notes that its proposal is based on an in -depth impact assessment and advice of the Intergovernmental Committee on Climate Change and the European Scientific Advisory Committee on Climate Change, while following cooperation with Member States, the European Parliament, the Citizens and the Citizens.

In addition, the committee highlights the importance of acceleration and reinforcement of appropriate favorable conditions to support the goal of 90 %. These include a competitive European industry, a fair transition that leaves no one on the sidelines and equitable competition with international partners.

“With our goal for 2040, we remain on the way to the net transition. We know why we do it – for economic reasons, security reasons and geopolitical reasons. We have a plan for the way it can work – a strong favorable environment, the agreement for clean industry and three effective flexibility capabilities, “the Commissioner for the climate, Bobkeh Hukkra, said.

With the proposed 90 %objective, the EU also sends a message to the world community: it will continue its course on climate change, implement the Paris Agreement and continue to work with the countries’ countries to reduce global broadcasts.

In view of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30) in Belem (Brazil) in November, the Commission will now cooperate with the Council’s Danish Presidency to finalize the announcement on the EU’s nationally defined contribution.

The Commission’s proposal to set climate target for 2040 will be submitted to the EU Council for discussion and approval in the context of the usual legislative procedure. The difficult part of the trading with Member States is expected to begin at the EU’s informal Council of the Environment in mid-July, before a possible vote around mid-September. The text will then be submitted for discussion and vote in the European Parliament.