Publication - May 25, 2010
On 26 May the European Commission is expected to launch a new communication (‘Unlocking Europe's potential in clean innovation and growth: Analysis of options to move beyond 20%’) exploring the feasibility for the EU to increase its greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2020 from 20% to 30%. The Commission will assess the costs and benefits of a 30% cut and put forward practical recommendations to achieve this target.
Executive summary: EU environment ministers meeting on 11 June and European leaders meeting on 17 and 18 June are expected to discuss the study and the Commission’s policy options. This briefing analyses what is likely to be the content of the Commission paper and puts forward recommendations for the EU.
Num. pages: 5
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