Brussels, Sept. 12 -- The European Union will not decide on the controversial 2040 climate emissions target at the ministerial level next week, as originally planned, Euro News reported. Member states have requested more time to review the proposal, which is part of the EU's broader Climate Law aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.

The Danish EU Presidency had initially planned for ministers to vote on the target during the Environment Council on September 18. However, an EU official told Euro News that countries were "not yet ready" and the discussion will now be postponed to the EU heads of state summit in October.

The European Commission had proposed a 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 compared to 1990 levels in July. The 2040...