The European Commission has launched two calls for evidence and public consultations seeking input for the preparation of the EU’s climate policy framework for the period after 2030. The focus of both consultations is getting information on the role of national climate targets and flexibilities and on the possible use of international credits.
In December 2025, the EU reached a provisional agreement to update its Climate Law. It sets a clear goal: a legally binding Climate target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels. It also adds new elements and flexibilities to help countries reach this goal. Pending formal adoption, this provides the basis for updating the EU’s post-2030 climate architecture. Today’s consultations will play a critical role in shaping the preparation of the post-2030 legislative proposals due in the last quarter of 2026.
These consultations will help assess the role of national climate targets, currently covered under the Effort Sharing and LULUCF Regulations, and flexibilities in the EU climate policy post-2030. This includes the possibility to use high-quality international credits to make an adequate contribution towards the 2040 target.
Respondents are asked for their input on how to review the EU’s future climate rules to make sure they are fair, affordable, and adapted to different national situations while ensuring achievement of our climate targets. Consultations also cover the role of carbon removals and ways to give countries more flexibility and EU support, so all regions and economic sectors can move towards a climate-neutral economy.
The Commission encourages broad participation from all stakeholders and the general public until 4 May 2026.
More information on the consultations of EU’s post-2030 climate policy framework are available online.
