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flag The EU races to finalize 2035 and 2040 climate goals ahead of COP30, facing internal divisions and deadline pressure.

flag The European Union aims to set new climate targets for 2035 and 2040 ahead of the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil, after missing a UN deadline, with member states divided over details. flag EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the need for flexibility amid global challenges, including U.S. climate policy shifts and increased defense spending, while reaffirming Europe’s commitment to renewable energy and infrastructure upgrades. flag France, Germany, and Poland have called for a late October meeting to finalize the goals, raising doubts about whether the bloc will meet the deadline. flag The outcome will test the EU’s unity and global climate leadership ahead of COP30.

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