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The European Union (EU) has set itself targets for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions progressively up to 2050.
Key climate and energy targets are set in the:
2020 climate and energy package
2030 climate and energy framework
These targets are defined to put the EU on the way to achieve the transformation towards a low-carbon economy as detailed in the 2050 low-carbon roadmap
Through regular monitoring and reporting the EU tracks its progress on cutting emissions
Before proposing new policies, the Commission carefully assesses their potential impacts