European Commission

By opting for an emission reduction target of 40 per cent Brussels can provide the foundations for the kind of deep emissions reductions that are needed

"A 40 per cent greenhouse gas target for Europe is a good start which the UK fought hard for, and will lead to massive investment in low carbon energy, including many more renewables"

But Greens accuse European Commission of bowing to fossil fuel lobby

BusinessGreen analyses the key points from the European Commission's wide-ranging green policy proposals

"A lame duck" or "an important first step to restoring investor confidence" - leading green figures on today's announcements

"Ambitious" package agreed as European Commission confirms plan for binding renewable energy targets

Everyone from the CBI to the New York Times agrees that ambitious EU climate policies are critical to the future of Europe's economy and the world's ability to overcome its environmental challenges

Draft text suggests officials could duck decision on binding emissions targets for 2030

Leading investor groups urge Brussels to deliver the ambitious long term strategy needed to drive low carbon transition

Businesses including Siemens and Philips warn Commission it would be missing a trick to omit an energy saving target from new climate package