EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasizes the EU's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 as a chance to strengthen ties with Africa and Latin America. The proposal includes carbon credits, allowing Brussels to pay third countries to lower their pollution. Critics question the plan's effectiveness and its potential impact on the Paris Climate Accord. Hoekstra acknowledges the challenges of balancing economic growth with climate action, highlighting the severe effects of global warming in Europe. He also notes the consequences of the US withdrawing from climate agreements but remains optimistic about investments in the cleantech sector. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)