EU roughly on track to hit 2030 emissions goal, Brussels says
BRUSSELS — The European Union is 'well on track' to reach its 2030 goal to cut 55 percent of planet-warming emissions, according to new findings released Wednesday.
The European Commission, the EU's executive, based the conclusions on countries' updated climate plans, which governments have been filing in recent months. The assessment — which shows the EU on track to cut 54 percent of emissions by 2030 — reflects progress for the bloc, which previously said it was at risk of falling short of its 2030 goal based on prior climate plans.
'When we play our cards and instruments in a smart manner, we deliver as a continent,' EU competition and climate chief Teresa Ribera told POLITICO ahead of the release.
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But the updated figure — which is measured against 1990 emission levels — also relies on countries delivering on fresh promises despite a green backlash and surging focus on defense spending.
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