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EU proposed 90 percent emissions reduction by 2040

The EU work toward a 90 percent emissions reduction target by 2040.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “The world can count on Europe's climate leadership.”

    Von der Leyen states Europe's climate leadership remains reliable and announces the Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%.

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    The world can count on Europe's climate leadership. Our Nationally Determined Contribution will range between 66.25% and 72.5%. And we are working full speed on -90% by 2040. We are on our way to climate neutrality. link.europa.eu/vngFn4

    On Europe's reliability in climate action.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development.”

    Von der Leyen welcomes Parliament's vote to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040.

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    As a crucial COP30 takes place in Belém, Europe shows climate action and competitiveness go hand in hand. Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development. And a major step on our path to climate neutrality by 2050.

    On Parliament's vote regarding the 2040 emissions reduction target.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “The political agreement reached on the 2040 climate target is great news.”

    Von der Leyen welcomes the political agreement reached on the 2040 climate target and highlights a legally binding target of 90% emissions reduction by 2040.

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    The political agreement reached on the 2040 climate target is great news. One month after COP30 Europe matches words with deeds. With a legally binding target of 90% emissions reduction by 2040. And a pragmatic & flexible plan to make this transition our competitive advantage.

    On the 2040 climate target political agreement

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