Environmental Campaigners Challenge EU's 2030 Emissions Rules in Court

Environmental groups have taken the European Commission to court over the 2030 emissions rules, aiming to mandate stricter climate policies. In the case, the campaigners argue that the current emission limits are insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement goals. The European Commission has requested the case be dismissed as inadmissible.

Environmental campaigners have brought the European Commission to court over its 2030 emissions rules, seeking a ruling from Europe's second-highest court to enforce more stringent climate policies.

The non-profits Climate Action Network and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) argue that national greenhouse gas emission limits for sectors like transport and agriculture are unlawful. They claim these thresholds won't reduce Europe's emissions quickly enough to meet the Paris Agreement's target of limiting global warming.

The European Commission has requested the court dismiss the claims as inadmissible, arguing that current national emission limits contribute to the EU's broader aim to cut net emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

(With inputs from agencies.)