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EU climate plan leak suggests a 55% emissions cut by 2030, but MEPs want 60%

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In the corridors of Brussels rumours are rife that the Commission is to announce a 55% emissions cut, up from the current 40% goal by 2030, but its not proving popular across the political spectrum.

Added on the 14/09/2020 14:47:36 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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