EU Leaders Reach Historic Climate Pact at Brussels Summit

EU leaders agreed on a landmark climate deal during the Brussels summit on July 7, 2026, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% from 1990 levels by 2035. The pact includes stricter regulations on industrial emissions and increased funding for renewable energy projects. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the agreement as a “major step forward” for the bloc’s climate ambitions. The deal also sets a roadmap for member states to phase out coal power by 2030. According to Reuters, this marks the most ambitious climate commitment by the EU to date, reinforcing its position as a global leader in environmental policy.