EU leaders outline ‘enabling conditions’ to achieve 2040 climate goal

Published 13:38 on October 23, 2025 / Last updated at 21:02 on October 23, 2025 / and / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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EU leaders on Thursday set out several “enabling conditions” to reach the bloc’s 2040 climate target, calling for a “revision clause” to ensure the goal reflects the latest science, technological progress, and global economic changes – effectively clearing the way for its adoption at ministerial level.
EU leaders on Thursday set out several “enabling conditions” to reach the bloc’s 2040 climate target, calling for a “revision clause” to ensure the goal reflects the latest science, technological progress, and global economic changes – effectively clearing the way for its adoption at ministerial level.


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