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Poland maintains its opposition to the climate target proposed by the European Commission for 2040

by AI | 19.Sep 2025 | Europe in brief AI

The European Commission proposed in July to set a target.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Photo: Czarek Sokołowski/AP/dpa

Poland maintains its opposition to the climate target proposed by the European Commission for 2040, which foresees a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the EU compared to 1990 levels. At very high costs, Poland can achieve a maximum of 83% – said Deputy Minister of Climate Krzysztof Bolesta.

The European Commission proposed in July to set a climate target for 2040. This direction was supported in September in the State of the Union address by the head of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. According to the proposal, greenhouse gas emissions should then be 90% lower than in 1990.

This topic was discussed on Thursday in Brussels at a meeting of ministers responsible for climate in the member states.

– Our analyses show – and I will communicate this today – that Poland can achieve a maximum of 83% at very high costs, which is why this target is very difficult for us. There will be no vote today, which Poland has advocated for with other countries, and we are very pleased about that. This discussion will now go to the European Council in October – Bolesta told reporters in Brussels. (18.09.2025)