欧洲议会批准欧盟2040年减排目标

Core Points - The European Parliament has passed a position document supporting the addition of legally binding 2040 climate targets to the EU's existing climate law [1] - The document mandates a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas net emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, while also endorsing flexibility measures proposed by the European Commission [1] - The European Parliament supports member states purchasing international carbon credits to offset up to 5% of their reduction obligations starting in 2036 [1] - The inclusion of permanent carbon removal in the EU's carbon trading system is advocated to help offset hard-to-reduce emissions [1] - The European Commission is required to assess member states' progress towards the mid-term targets every two years, with the possibility of proposing amendments to the climate law if necessary [1] - The EU's climate law, established in 2021, set a legally binding obligation for member states to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and a target of at least a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels [1] Summary of Related Developments - In July, the European Commission proposed amendments to the European Climate Law, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels [2] - The EU Council reached an agreement among member states on the amendment to the European Climate Law, maintaining the 2040 target [2] - The European Parliament will negotiate with the EU Council on the final legislative version of the climate law [2]