Overview
- Lawmakers approved the measure in Strasbourg by a 413–226 vote.
- The framework requires at least 85% domestic cuts, with up to five percentage points allowed from high-quality international credits starting in 2036.
- A review clause mandates biennial assessments that could revise the goal or introduce additional support measures.
- The planned extension of the EU carbon market to road transport and building heating was postponed to 2028 after pressure from Poland and Hungary, with some countries seeking a further delay.
- Environmental groups criticized the use of international credits, arguing it outsources climate action outside Europe.