In a significant move, the EU has diluted its climate targets just before the COP30 summit in Brazil, opting for compromises to appease skeptical member states. This decision highlights a troubling trend where urgent climate concerns are being overshadowed by trade and defense priorities. As global temperatures rise and environmental crises escalate, this shift raises questions about the EU's commitment to combating climate change and could undermine international efforts to achieve meaningful progress at the upcoming conference.