Climate Targets for EU Member States after 2030: Functions and Options

Climate targets for Member States play an indispensable role in EU climate policies. They enable voters to hold national governments accountable for their climate policies. They also play a critical role in tracking Member States' progress and accelerating the adoption of climate measures. And they allow Member States to implement the climate policies that they consider best for their specific circumstances – while ensuring their collective commitment to the EU's climate goals.

The paper by the Ecologic Institute and Oeko-Institut explores seven options for EU Member States how to best design national climate targets for the time after 2030.