The resolution, adopted with 57 votes in favour, 23 against and four abstentions, states that the EU should remain a leader in international climate negotiations and calls on all countries to contribute their fair share in providing adequate climate finance.

MEPs stress the need for EU climate policy “to keep a high ambition in line with the agreed targets and to prioritise in its actions cost-effectiveness, the competitiveness of European economy, social inclusion and a high level of environmental protection”. They urge the Council to adopt as soon as possible the EU’s climate pledge for 2035, and they regret the fact that the EU did not submit on time its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement.

The text also underlines the need to adopt a science-based EU climate target for 2040 in accordance with the European Climate Law.

End the EU’s fossil fuels dependence and phase out subsidies

MEPs reiterate the urgent need to end the EU’s…