Unlike all other sectors, aviation emissions are only rising.

Omissions

• The claim omits the massive drop in aviation emissions during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021), which contradicts the assertion that aviation emissions 'only know one direction: up.' Aviation emissions fell sharply before recovering.
• The claim that 'all other sectors' behave differently is an overgeneralisation. While many EU sectors (energy supply, industry, residential) have consistently reduced emissions, other transport sub-sectors have also shown persistent or slowly declining emissions.
• No time period is specified. The claim appears to reference the post-COVID recovery trend (2021–2024) but is stated as an absolute, timeless truth.
• The MEP cites no source for the claim, and the available data (2024) shows aviation emissions still below pre-pandemic levels, weakening the 'only rising' framing.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Environment Agency (EEA)Preliminary estimates indicate a year-on-year drop of 2.5% in total EU greenhouse gas emissions between 2023 and 2024.
• PrimaryEurostat — Greenhouse gas emission accountsFrom 2013 to 2024, greenhouse gas emissions from the EU economy decreased by 20% while its gross value added increased by 20%.
• SecondaryTransport & Environment — State of European Transport 2025Total EU aviation emissions in 2024 reached 143 Mt of CO2, equivalent to 98% of 2019 levels. This indicates emissions have not fully recovered to pre-COVID levels despite recent growth.
• SecondaryICAP Carbon Action — EU Emissions Trading SystemEmissions from aviation under the EU ETS continued to increase in 2024, partially due to broader geographic coverage.