EU in turmoil before COP Brazil? Climate targets divide 27 nations ahead of crucial summit

As the world prepares for the COP summit in Brazil, the European Union faces a deep internal rift. Leaders are scrambling to agree on new climate goals—but divisions over emissions, industry, and costs threaten to derail the bloc’s green agenda. With time running out, Brussels risks showing up to the global stage without a unified stance. Will Europe’s climate leadership crumble under pressure? Or can the 27 nations strike a last-minute deal to save face before the world watches? The countdown to COP is on—tensions are boiling.