Czechia Pushes Back Against EU's 2040 Climate Goal

2025-09-21 01:54:22

(MENAFN) Czechia has rejected the European Union’s proposed 2040 climate target, which calls for a 90% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 1990 levels, Environment Minister Petr Hladik confirmed Thursday.

Ahead of an upcoming EU environmental ministers' meeting in Brussels, Hladik reiterated Prague’s stance, emphasizing the necessity of evaluating the specific impacts of the target on various industrial sectors. He also raised concerns about the feasibility of achieving the goal.

The European Commission introduced the 2040 climate plan earlier this year, positioning it as a critical milestone toward the EU’s legally binding commitment to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

However, critics argue that the ambitious target could severely affect energy-intensive industries, driving up costs and potentially harming the EU’s global competitiveness.

Prime Minister Petr Fiala previously stated that Czechia would not support any EU climate goals that could jeopardize national competitiveness or energy security.

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