The European Union has agreed on a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040.

The European Union adopted a legally binding climate target on Tuesday evening, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. This decision, announced by the European Parliament, also includes a plan to purchase foreign carbon credits to cover 5% of the necessary emission reductions. This commitment underscores the EU's determination to combat climate change and promote a sustainable green transition within its environmental policies.