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flag The EU slowed climate efforts in 2025 due to economic pressures, delaying rules on deforestation and auto emissions.

flag In 2025, the European Union has scaled back key climate initiatives despite maintaining its 2050 carbon neutrality goal, citing economic pressures and industrial competitiveness. flag The Deforestation Regulation was postponed, and auto emissions rules were relaxed, allowing limited sales of plug-in hybrids and lowering van emissions targets. flag Changes followed high energy costs, job losses in Germany’s auto sector, and fiscal constraints, with member states like Germany and Italy pushing for flexibility. flag While the EU frames the adjustments as pragmatic, critics warn they create uncertainty, weaken investment signals, and risk undermining long-term climate credibility.

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