The PES strongly welcomes the news that negotiations between the institutions on the European Climate Law have finally been completed – a key demand of Europe’s socialist political family.

Today, the European Commission, Council of the EU, and European Parliament gave the green light to the much-anticipated Law. It commits the EU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels – one of the most ambitious emissions reduction targets in the world.

PES President Sergei Stanishev said:

“This is a historic decision. It is the moment we, united as Europeans, commit to a sustainable future for this generation and for those to come. It signals clearly that we are ready to live up to the promise of a climate neutral world.

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