Vote on EU 2040 Climate Goal Delayed as Germany Backs French Stance

Germany sided with France to elevate discussions on the European Union’s 2040 climate goal to heads of government, delaying a vote on the proposal amid increasing concerns about its impact on industries and households.

At a meeting of ambassadors from the EU’s 27 member states in Brussels on Tuesday, Germany said the European Commission’s proposal to cut emissions by 90% by the end of the next decade should be discussed by national leaders at their October meeting, according to a statement from Denmark, which holds the bloc’s rotating presidency.