EU environment ministers have postponed decisions on emissions targets for 2035 and 2040 ahead of the UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The European Commission proposed a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040, which is crucial for achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The discussions are complicated by differing national interests, with some countries pushing for lower targets to maintain competitiveness. The EU's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) must be updated to reflect these targets, but there is skepticism about meeting them. Urgent action is needed to ensure decarbonisation aligns with economic competitiveness.