24 November 2025
Shaping the EU’s 2040 Climate Target
The EU appears close to enshrining its 2040 climate target in the European Climate Law, an important milestone in the EU’s journey toward the Law’s overarching goal of climate neutrality by 2050. However, the 2040 target will be less ambitious than recommended and not living up to standards of international fairness. Furthermore, important review and implementing provisions of the amended Climate Law will be weakened, along with existing substantive climate legislation. Continue reading >>
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18 September 2025
The ECJ’s Opportunity to Address the EU’s Climate Mitigation Obligations
The pending EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement raises fundamental questions regarding the Union’s climate mitigation obligations under both EU and international law. Members of the European Parliament are considering a request for an opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the agreement’s compatibility with EU law. Such a review is warranted, as the agreement appears incompatible with the EU’s mitigation duties. Continue reading >>
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22 July 2025
The EU’s New Climate Targets and the Return of Flexibility
Early in July, the European Commission then released its proposal for a new climate target. The Commission hails the new targets as “ambitious”. But the proposal clearly bows to concerns about geopolitical competition. Greater flexibilities shall square the circle between climate ambition and competitiveness concerns. The idea has a telling history. Continue reading >>
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