EU leaders attend climate summit in Brazil with reduced ambitions

EU leaders are attending a climate summit in Brazil with reduced ambitions and a watered-down agreement due to domestic pressures and economic concerns. The EU has lowered its 2040 emissions reduction target from 90% to 85% and delayed a key transport emissions regulation, signaling a shift away from its previous ambitious climate policies. This change reflects a broader trend of prioritizing economic realities over climate goals, with critics arguing it undermines the EU's global leadership in environmental action.