📉 EU looks set to reach climate targets for 2030

• The Union is on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 54 percent by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
• The target that the EU has set is a 55 percent reduction.
• This applies if member states fully implement existing and planned national measures as well as EU policies.

Major improvements in member countries' plans

The European Commission has assessed the national energy and climate plans from EU member states. The result shows that countries have made major improvements to their plans following the Commission's recommendations from December 2023.

The EU is now collectively on track to achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 55 percent, as established in the European Climate Law. The Union is also approaching the target of at least 42.5 percent renewable energy.

The Commission's assessment provides a foundation for discussions on the next steps in the EU's decarbonization journey towards 2040. The goal is to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

54 percent reduction within reach

The Commission's assessment shows that the EU can currently reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by around 54 percent by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. This applies if member states fully implement existing and planned national measures as well as EU policies.

The result shows that the EU is sticking to its climate commitments despite the current geopolitical situation. The Union continues to invest in the clean energy transition and prioritizes the EU's industrial competitiveness and social dimension.

Strategic initiatives complement the plans

Strategic initiatives such as the Clean Industrial Deal and Affordable Energy Action Plan will complement the national plans. These mobilize investments in industrial decarbonization and clean technology.

The initiatives aim to utilize Europe's domestic potential for renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions. The goal is to deliver lower and more stable energy prices over time.

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