'Europe is the leader': EU agrees deal to strengthen carbon target to 55 per cent cut by 2030

James Murray
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European Council President Charles Michel confirms marathon talks reached an agreement to strengthen medium term carbon target and release green recovery package

EU leaders last night reached a deal to significantly strengthen the bloc's carbon targets, pledging to slash emissions by 55 per cent against 1990 levels by 2030 - a marked increase on the previous target...

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