Briefing

Results of a survey in 12 EU countries on attitudes towards national climate targets

April 29, 2021

Public opinion in the EU strongly supports more ambitious national climate targets, according to a poll conducted in 12 European countries. The online poll commissioned by T&E from leading institute YouGov reveals that 68% of respondents with an opinion want their country’s climate target to be increased, while 84% want increased climate efforts in the transport and buildings sectors to be delivered through new standards and regulations. This briefing summarises the poll results.

Related Articles

View All
Press Release

Ambitious Car CO2 standards more important than ever after lawmakers vote to weaken 2040 target

EU lawmakers vote in favour of a watered-down 2040 emissions reduction target of 85% and a a one-year delay to ETS2

Press Release

Weakening the EU 2040 target would fail to deliver clear signal to businesses and consumers

EU government ministers have agreed on a watered-down 2040 emissions reduction target of 85%, inclusive of reliance on offsets

Press Release

ETS2 reform will limit price spikes and make redistribution easier, says T&E

It is now down to governments to properly support low and middle-income families to transition away from fossil fuels and to a more secure energy futu...