Overview

• The Commission’s review of national climate plans projects a 54% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared with 1990 levels, narrowly under the 55% target.
• Deployment of wind and solar power accounts for the bulk of the EU’s emissions decline, with the energy sector leading the savings.
• Belgium, Estonia and Poland have yet to submit their National Energy and Climate Plans, although their reduction pledges were incorporated into Brussels’ analysis.
• The EU will streamline administrative procedures and boost funding to help countries strengthen measures in transport, buildings and agriculture.
• German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider and the WWF warn that the new German government must ramp up its domestic efforts for the EU to meet its climate goal.