EU Member States have significantly closed the gap to achieving the 2030 energy and climate targets, according to the European Commission's assessment of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).

EU countries have substantially improved their plans following Commission recommendations in December 2023. As a result, the EU is closing in collectively on a 55 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as committed in the European Climate Law, and reaching a share of at least 42.5 per cent of renewable energy.

The Commission's assessment shows that the EU is currently on course to reduce net GHG emissions by around 54 per cent by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, if Member States implement fully existing and planned national measures and EU policies.

Dan Jørgensen, commissioner for energy and housing, said: “Renewable energy is becoming the leading source of electricity in the EU and we are reducing our final energy consumption. We will deliver decarbonisation, because it delivers not only clean energy, but also quality jobs, growth and energy security. But we must do more to fast track the benefits of the transition, cut energy demand, improve energy efficiency and ensure that these ambitions materialise while completing our Energy Union.”

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