EU to request climate action plans from nine countries as emissions cuts slow

( November 9, 2026, 12:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Nine EU countries, including Germany, Italy and Ireland, will be asked by the European Commission to submit corrective action plans after falling behind their 2030 emissions targets for transport, buildings, agriculture and waste, the commission's 2026 Climate Action Progress Report said Monday. EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1.6 percent in 2025, but reductions must accelerate to meet climate goals, it said. The accompanying Carbon Market Report found that industrial emissions declined by 3.3 percent, while carbon market revenues rose 11 percent to €43.2 billion.Press release follows. Full reports are listed below....

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