BRUSSELS, April 21 Reuters European Union countries are edging towards a deal on how to share the burden of cutting greenhouse gas emissions within the EU, with states poised to accept national targets proposed by Brussels last year, according to diplomats and a draft document seen by Reuters.

The EU39;s effort sharing policy sets national goals for its 27 member states to reduce emissions in sectors like transport and buildings, adding up to a 40 cut in relevant emissions by 2030, from 2005 levels.

Buildings and transport are problem sectors for the climate. Buildings produce 36 of EU greenhouse gases and transport emissions have increased in recent years. Both need tackling for the EU to meet its overall climate targets and contribute to global efforts to stop catastrophic levels of global warming.

Under the draft proposal, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Denmark and Luxembourg would be obliged to cut emissions in the relevant sectors 50 by 2030, from 2005 levels, versus a 10 cut for Bulgaria and 12.7 for Romania.

That would hike countries39; existing targets Bulgaria39;s existing goal is simply not to increase its emissions by 2030, while Germany currently faces a 38 cut. The targets are based on a country39;s per capita economic output and adjusted to ensure emissions are cut cost effectively.

Three EU diplomats said they expected the draft proposal to form the basis for a deal among countries, who would then negotiate the final rules with European Parliament….