Slovakia will not support the European Commission’s proposal to cut carbon emissions by 90% by 2040, Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba (SNS nominee) announced on social media. He called the target “ideological” and criticized EU climate policy for ignoring the economic pressures on industry — especially the automotive sector. Taraba argued that strict emission limits, high energy costs, and inadequate waste infrastructure threaten Slovakia’s competitiveness.
The Climate Coalition, a platform of 18 environmental organizations, condemned Taraba’s position as “dangerous” and “unsupported by data,” stressing that climate action is essential as Slovakia already experiences the consequences of the crisis through droughts and floods. The coalition warned that inaction could have catastrophic effects on both people and the economy. The EU aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050, but some countries — including Slovakia, Czechia, and Italy — have voiced skepticism about the 2040 target.
Source: TASR
