Overview

• Latest Commission analysis shows existing policies will cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 54% from 1990 levels by the end of the decade.
• EU emissions have already fallen 37% since 1990 while the economy expanded nearly 70%, illustrating decoupled growth from carbon output.
• Agriculture, transport and natural carbon sinks remain underperforming with the sink capacity not expected to improve by 2030.
• Belgium, Estonia and Poland have not submitted updated energy and climate plans, risking delays in full bloc alignment.
• Brussels plans a formal proposal for a 90% emissions cut by 2040 and may introduce flexibility measures such as international carbon credits.