EU considers more offensive line in upcoming climate negotiations

Cyprus is the member state holding the rotating presidency of the Council. . Pictured is Cyprus' Minister for the Environment Maria Payiotou together with Swedish EU Commissioner Jessica Roswall, responsible for the environment, water resilience and a circular economy. Image: PIO Rep. of Cyprus/Flickr

Of: Ellie Lönnberg

This week, EU climate ministers met in Cyprus with the aim of finding a way to strengthen their position ahead of future climate negotiations. France entered the negotiations with the message that trade and climate aid can be used to a greater extent to drive the global transition.

February 25, 2026, News