BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is attempting to forge new climate goals on Tuesday before the U.N. climate talks in Brazil.

Ministers from across the 27-nation bloc met in Brussels to try to get at least 15 to align their nationally determined emissions targets to have a stronger negotiating position during the Conference of Parties — known less formally as COP30 in Belem.

“We need to show to the world that we are leaders in climate change. We need to deliver adequate signals for investors. Today’s the day,” Spanish climate minister Sara Aagesen said before the meeting.

A draft proposal for an agreement on climate commitments seen by The Associated Press calls for loosening core climate regulations by giving priority to economic and energy security.

Climate ministers will discuss t

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