The EU has historically led on climate action, achieving substantial emissions reductions and contributing significantly to major climate agreements. Recent comments by climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra indicate a shift, emphasizing that while the EU will continue to lead, cooperation from other nations is essential due to their minimal contribution to global emissions. The commission's recent proposal targets a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, which has sparked criticism for including carbon credits as part of the strategy, raising concerns about their effectiveness and potential trust issues among global partners.
For Wopke Hoekstra, the EU's climate commissioner, that era is over. Europe would still lead, he said, but other countries must come forward too.
The commission has proposed a 90% reduction on greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared with 1990 levels.
The EU using carbon credits in its 2040 target is a huge concern and will undermine trust at a time [when] we need Europe to be stepping into the void left by the US.
Much as I appreciate the high expectations [of EU leadership], it is extremely important to contextualise this.
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