By staying the course on decarbonisation, the EU will drive investment in innovation, create more jobs, growth, increase our resilience to impacts of climate change and become more energy independent.
The European Climate Law , in force since July 2021, legally anchors the EU's commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 and to reducing net GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. The EU has adopted a 2030 legislative package known as 'Fit for 55' and its implementation by EU Member States is underway. The Commission's assessment of national energy and climate plans confirmed that the EU remains on track to collectively meet its 2030 goals, reinforcing the credibility of its long-term trajectory.
The Climate Law legally requires an intermediate 2040 climate target to set the pace towards climate neutrality. The Commission tabled its proposal for an amendment on 2 July 2025 and this has formed the basis for the new EU Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement submitted for COP30.
