欧盟拟为2040气候目标引入灵活机制以争取成员国支持

Core Points - The European Union (EU) is negotiating a legally binding climate target for 2040, aiming for a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by that year [1][3] - Ongoing negotiations have not reached a consensus, with some member states resisting green measures and expressing concerns about balancing low-carbon transition financing with priorities like defense and industrial revitalization [3][4] - A compromise proposal suggests a mechanism for reviewing the 2040 target every two years, allowing for adjustments based on the performance of carbon absorption by forests and the development of carbon removal technologies [3] Group 1 - The EU's 2040 climate target remains unchanged at a 90% reduction, with discussions ongoing about allowing up to 3% of this reduction to be achieved through purchasing overseas carbon credits [3] - The EU Commission has promised to modify other green measures to address the concerns of skeptical governments, including price controls in the transport fuel carbon market at the request of Poland and the Czech Republic [3] - There is potential for the EU to relax regulations on the ban of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035 due to pressure from Germany and Italy [3][4] Group 2 - Leaders at the recent EU summit discussed conditions for achieving green targets without increasing electricity costs for citizens and while supporting businesses affected by cheap imports from China and U.S. tariffs [4] - EU ambassadors are set to negotiate the proposal next week, followed by climate ministers attempting to approve the target on November 4 [4]