Sweden’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 3 percent in 2025, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Despite this reduction, the country is falling further behind in meeting its commitments to the European Union’s climate goals. This widening gap increases the risk of substantial fines, potentially amounting to tens of billions of Swedish krona, from the EU. Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari maintains that Sweden remains “on the right track,” despite the growing discrepancy. The agency’s report indicates that current efforts are insufficient to close the distance to the required emission reductions. Further action will be necessary to avoid penalties and achieve climate neutrality targets. The report doesn’t detail specific sectors contributing to the shortfall.