New yes to climate goals – “like plague or cholera”
by AI | 11.Nov 2025 | Europe in brief AI
The EU Parliament’s Environment Committee follows the EU countries and advocates for a climate target of 90 percent by 2040.
Brussels – The EU Parliament’s Environment Committee follows the lead of EU countries and advocates for a climate target of 90 percent by 2040.
The vote on Monday evening resulted in 55 votes in favor and 32 against a target that aligns with what the environment ministers of the member states agreed upon last week. This means that emissions should be reduced by 90 percent by 2040, compared to the 1990 level, and that a new emissions trading system for transport and housing is postponed until 2028.
The line was chosen despite the fact that the person responsible for the committee’s handling – Czech far-right member Ondrej Knotek – advocated for the complete abolition of the climate law.
“In many ways, we chose between the plague and cholera, either agreeing to the new climate target with lowered climate ambitions or voting down the target entirely,” states Swedish member Emma Wiesner (Center Party) in a comment.
Next, the entire parliament will take a stance in a vote on Thursday.
(November 11)