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Europe stands at a climate crossroads as the road to net zero grows steeper. EU leaders arrive in Brussels on Thursday divided over how quickly and how far to drive the green transition. At the center is the European Commission’s proposal to cut emissions 90% by 2040 from 1990 levels. Leaders are unlikely to settle on a specific target at the summit, turning instead to "enabling conditions" meant to shield businesses and consumers from higher bills that could fuel voter backlash.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.