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EU states are facing climate catastrophe: No compromise in Brussels!
EU countries are negotiating new climate targets for 2040 in Brussels. No compromise so far, discussion continues before the World Climate Conference.
EU states are facing climate catastrophe: No compromise in Brussels!
Today, November 5, 2025, the EU countries are in a race against time. There is currently a heated debate in Brussels as the World Climate Conference approaches. However, after 15 hours of intensive negotiations, the delegations have not yet found a compromise on the new climate targets for 2040. This is a clear step backwards, because the EU has already missed two deadlines for submitting the climate plan Radiowuppertal reported.
In the round of negotiations, the climate plan up to 2035 is being debated, which must be submitted to the United Nations for COP30. So far there is only one declaration of intent that calls for a reduction in greenhouse gases of between 66.25% and 72.5% by 2035 compared to 1990. However, this agreement is far from being formulated and concrete goals and a clear framework for the COP30 are still missing.
The resistance is growing
The discussions are further complicated by opposition from countries such as Poland and France, which overall express concerns about economic strains and geopolitical challenges. They are not the only ones: other countries also have reservations about the proposed reduction targets. However, the EU Commission has brought into play a drastic reduction in emissions of 90% by 2040 compared to 1990, which will also have to be resisted by the member states in order to actually be implemented ZDF Today.
Progress is also hampered by the need for a qualified majority. For a final decision to be made, 15 of 27 EU states, which together represent at least 65% of the population, must agree. This represents a major challenge as opinions vary greatly between countries.
Germany is setting climate goals
A bright spot in the negotiations could be Germany's commitment. Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider is clearly behind the ambitious goal of a 90 percent reduction in emissions by 2040. If Germany maintains its stance, it could potentially trigger a turnaround in the talks.
Despite the difficult situation, the delegations remain optimistic and are continuing negotiations. Further discussions were held overnight and a formal continuation is scheduled for Wednesday morning. Nevertheless, the hope is that all countries can ultimately pull together to send a strong signal to the world.