EU states still fighting over crucial targets in run-up to Cop30, leaked draft shows

<p>Exclusive: Experts decry lack of nationally determined contributions in negotiating document with weeks to go before UN-set deadline</p><p>EU member states are still wrangling over crucial commitments on the climate crisis with no sign of agreement, according to a leaked draft text seen by the Guardian.</p><p>With just weeks to go<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/19/brazil-issues-last-ditch-plea-for-countries-to-submit-climate-plans-ahead-of-cop30"> before a UN-set deadline</a>, the European Commission and key member states remain at loggerheads over targets on greenhouse gas emissions, with the prospect of a strong outcome looking increasingly imperilled.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/08/eu-states-still-fighting-over-crucial-targets-in-run-up-to-cop30-leaked-draft-shows">Continue reading...</a>