Delegates at COP31 debate global energy targets amid activist pushback

Negotiations continued at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, where representatives from nearly 200 countries are considering a proposal to increase electricity's share of global final energy consumption to 35 percent by 2035.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg publicly criticized the participating leaders, stating that "nobody is coming to save us" while accusing international officials of failing to adequately address environmental degradation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz absenting himself from the summit remained in Munich to address domestic concerns regarding rising antisemitism.

Concurrently, Eastern European nations are drafting measures to handle seasonal energy demands. Romanian officials announced plans for financial assistance targeted at households and businesses to soften high winter power costs.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Ziarul de Gardă