In brief | 12 January ‘26

Reuters: Germany's Merz floats possibility of EU-India trade deal by end of January

German chancellor Friedrich Merz floated the possibility that the European Union and India could sign a free trade agreement as early as the end of this month, after he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

FT: Friedrich Merz under pressure to ease ‘firewall’ against Germany’s far-right

Upcoming regional elections have reignited the debate about the Christian Democrat’s (CDU) policy of excluding the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

Reuters: Swedish steel startup Stegra signs deal to supply Thyssenkrupp Materials

Swedish steel startup Stegra said it has secured Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe as its first customer for non-prime steel from a hydrogen-based plant in northern Sweden which is due to start operations next year.

EEA: Investing in climate adaptation strengthens European competitiveness

Climate-proofing the agriculture, energy and transport sectors would help avoid billions of euros in losses from the accelerating extreme weather events related to climate change.

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In brief | 12 January ‘26

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