EU Climate Policy Faces Political Challenges in 2035 NDC Negotiations
EU experienced political shift to right, with climate priorities reduced to defence and competitiveness, while European Commission proposed 90% emissions cut by 2040 and 31.7 billion euros in climate finance in 2024.
Commission's carbon credits proposal, supported by Spain, Nordic countries, and Germany, faces opposition from Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, and Italy, with some advocating review clause in 2040 climate law.
Ministers expected to formalise 66.25-72.5% range as EU's legally binding 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution under Paris Agreement, but not yet endorsed deeper steps due to economic concerns.
Civil society warned Paris negotiators seek nuclear guarantees, clean industry funding, and forestry flexibility, while EU's 37% emissions cut since 1990 raises COP30 credibility stakes.
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