EEA assessment , which assesses progress towards the objectives set out in the so-called 8th Environmental Action Programme (EAP) It sets out the framework for EU environmental policy until 2030. Progress is assessed against a set of 28 headline indicators and corresponding targets in areas that include climate neutrality, a resource-efficient economy, reversing biodiversity loss and reducing pollution.

The report found that the EU is not yet on track to meet many of the targets, with overall progress limited compared to the last report in 2023. This is evidenced by the need for decisive measures to ensure their fulfilment by 2030 by fully implementing the policies under the European Green Deal.