EWEA saidthe European Commission’s own latest data shows the mid-century goal of 80%-95%emissions reductions won’t be met under current policies.

TheCommisison’s latest reference scenario shows greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsfalling by 24% in 2020 but only by 44% in 2050, benchmarked on 1990 levels. Dependencyon energy imports would also rise.

The windbody said the outlook underlines the need for “an ambitious 2030 climate andenergy framework, with targets for renewable energy and GHG reductions.

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