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
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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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