EU emissions rose 0.3% in Q1
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union increased by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the last quarter of 2025, despite stable gross domestic product, which grew by 0.8%. Data from Eurostat showed that total emissions reached 837 million tons of CO₂ equivalent, with continued disparities among countries; Slovenia experienced the largest decrease of 5%, while Estonia saw the biggest rise of 9.7%. On an annual basis, emissions decreased by 1.2%, despite economic growth, with an uneven trend among member states, as some countries like Italy remained stable or saw slight increases in emissions. Efforts to curb emissions continue to balance with economic growth in the region.
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