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Eurostat reported on August 14, 2026 that the European Union economy produced an estimated 837 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions during the first quarter of 2026. This represented a 0.3 percent increase from the 835 million tonnes recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025. The statistical office noted that gross domestic product across the bloc showed no change over the same interval.
According to Eurostat data emissions rose in 20 EU member states while declining in seven others during the quarter. The agency indicated that the increases were primarily associated with the energy sector although full sectoral breakdowns were not immediately available. The data arrives as the European Union continues to implement measures aimed at reducing emissions in line with its established climate targets.
The European Commission has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 compared with 1990 levels. Eurostat’s quarterly monitoring provides timely insights that supplement annual inventories used to track progress toward these goals the statistical office said. Such figures help inform adjustments to policies addressing emissions from economic activities.
Eurostat publishes country-specific estimates alongside the EU-wide aggregate to illustrate performance variations across the 27 member states. The statistical office recorded a 3.8 percent decrease in one member state part of the seven that saw reductions. These national figures demonstrate the differing paces at which countries are addressing their emissions profiles.
The quarterly greenhouse gas emissions data from Eurostat is seasonally adjusted for meaningful comparisons between periods. This information derives from established datasets on emissions by economic activity and aligns with gross domestic product measurements. The statistical office releases these estimates to complement other quarterly socio-economic indicators including employment data.
