EU outlines climate finance position for COP29 but funding details remain unclear

The European Union has announced its position for the upcoming COP29 climate talks, focusing on expanding the donor base for climate finance. However, it has not clarified how it will increase funding for poorer nations facing climate challenges. EU countries are under financial pressure, with many struggling to meet budget demands. France and Germany have recently faced cuts in their climate finance contributions, complicating the EU's ability to fulfill global expectations for climate funding. The COP29 talks, set for November 11-22 in Baku, aim to significantly increase climate finance. EU environment ministers are also discussing the role of nuclear energy and plans to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040.