France: Hold Strong on EU Climate Goals

Send a message urging President Macron to back, not stall, the EU’s bold new climate targets for 2035 and 2040.

What to know:

• France is pushing to decouple the EU’s 2035 and 2040 climate targets, weakening the bloc’s climate credibility.
• France joined forces with Poland and Hungary to delay linking the EU’s near-term goal (2035) with its long-term plan for 2040
• Send a message to Macron: France must support the EU’s stronger NDC and show real climate leadership.

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France helped shape the EU’s last climate deal. Now, it’s stalling the next one. As the European Union finalizes its updated climate plan — its official commitment under the Paris Agreement, France has yet to endorse the new proposal or commit to ambitious targets for 2035 and 2040.

This delay is especially dangerous ahead of COP30, the next major UN Climate Summit. The EU is one of the world’s largest economies and biggest emitters, its leadership can help set the pace for global progress. But only if member states act together.

Germany, Spain, Denmark, and others have already backed a strong EU-wide target. Now France must do the same. The world is watching, and hesitation sends the wrong message.

Use your voice to urge President Macron to support the EU’s new climate plan. Your message will be part of a digital campaign delivered to French and EU decision-makers to show there’s massive public support for bold, united climate leadership.