Ministers unite on mandate for Paris climate talks

EU ministers on Friday (18 September) agreed upon the bloc's negotiating mandate for the upcoming COP21 talks, including a 40% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 over 1990 levels, overcoming resistance from eastern member states. 

EurActiv exclusively revealed on Wednesday (16 September) that the environment ministers would reach a deal, despite the objections of countries such as Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.