ERCST Feedback to the European Commission on the 2040 Climate Target
Author(s): Andrei Marcu
On July 2nd, 2025, the European Commission put forward two documents. One is the Communication on the Delivery of Clean Industrial Deal. The European Commission also presented its proposal for a 2040 climate target establishing a 90% reduction in GHG emissions. This proposal amends Regulation 2021/1119 known as the European Climate Law. The Commission reaffirms its recommended target of a 90% GHG emission reduction compared to 1990 levels by 2040, consistent with the Communication on the Union’s climate target for 2040 and its related Impact Assessments published in February 2024.
In its feedback to the European Commission, ERCST is stressing the need for balance between climate ambition, industrial competitiveness, and sustainability. It warns that without greater flexibility, financial support, and alignment with global efforts, the EU risks undermining both its economic stability and political unity.
