Politics
EU Leaders Set for Fight Over Climate as Poland Seeks More Cash
- Poland wants more data on economic impact of new climate goal
- Tougher 2030 CO2 goal to be discussed at EU summit next week
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The European Union’s shift to a stricter climate goal for the next decade requires more financial support for regions dependent on fossil fuels, Poland said.
Poland’s stance underscores the challenge in advancing talks during an economic crisis on a green overhaul that affects every area from transport to farming. EU leaders are set to discuss next week a deepening of the 2030 emissions-reduction target to at least 55% from 1990 levels. The current goal is a cut of 40%.