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'Sometimes you take a step forward, sometimes two steps back. We should be relaxed about it. That’s how the Union works,' said EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, seeking to allay worries over the weakened targets (Photo: European Council)

EU ministers strike watered-down 2040 climate deal after all-night talks

European governments struck a deal on a watered-down 2040 climate target on Wednesday (5 November) after an all-night negotiation marathon.

EU environment ministers had met on Tuesday

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'Sometimes you take a step forward, sometimes two steps back. We should be relaxed about it. That’s how the Union works,' said EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, seeking to allay worries over the weakened targets (Photo: European Council)

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Wester is a journalist from the Netherlands with a focus on the green economy. He joined EUobserver in September 2021. Previously he was editor-in-chief of Vice, Motherboard, a science-based website, and climate economy journalist for The Correspondent.

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