The agricultural sector in Europe contributes 11.4% of greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from livestock farming. Major emitters include France, Germany, and Poland, with Denmark also significant due to its dairy and pork exports. A proposed carbon tax in Denmark is controversial, with farmer Peter Kiær arguing it could harm competitiveness. Jette Bredahl Jacobsen calls for a European-wide pricing mechanism to reduce emissions, but the European Commission has not integrated specific agricultural measures into its climate objectives for 2040. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)