European Commission scolds states for their insufficient climate change plans

• Renewables would reach a maximum share of 39.3% compared to the 42.5-45% that was aspired to
• Energy efficiency will require a doubling of efforts from 5.8% to 11.7%
• Call for increased attention to energy security

The European Commission today berated member states for the insufficient commitments presented in their National Energy and Climate Plans. According to its first assessment of the drafts, the proposals put forward by the states are insufficient and call for additional efforts in practically all the areas addressed by these strategies. The plans set out each Member State’s roadmap to collectively meet the EU’s legally binding target of a 55% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, as well as its energy and climate targets.

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