A month after the publication of the latest IPCC report confirming climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying, Parliament during the plenary session debate the “Fit for 55” package with Council and Commission. The European Climate Law adopted in June 2021 increases the EU’s target for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 40% to at least 55%, compared to 1990 level. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Council.

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Presentation of the Fit for 55 package after the publication of the IPCC report: Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs

SOUNDBITE (Original), Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, -

SOUNDBITE (Original), An&#382;e LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs, -