Fit for 54: EU says it’s on track for 2030 climate target

The European Commission’s analysis of National Energy and Climate Plans puts the bloc within a whisker of its goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. The figures are an improvement on a previous December 2023 assessment — but the rosy headline masks significant shortfalls in areas such as transport, buildings and energy efficiency.
02 June 2025 at 8h00
Energy
Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra (centre) presents the final assessment of the national energy-climate plans alongside Vice-President Teresa Ribera and Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.
Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra (centre) presents the final assessment of the national energy-climate plans alongside Vice-President Teresa Ribera and Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. EUROPEAN UNION 2025

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