In brief | 18 September ‘25

Reuters: EU set to miss UN climate deadline amid internal divisions

European Union countries' climate ministers are expected to confirm on Thursday that the bloc will miss a global deadline to set new emissions-cutting targets, owing to divisions among EU governments over its climate plans.

Reuters: Poland urges EU to end Russian oil imports by 2026, citing geopolitical risks

Poland has urged European Union member states that are still buying Russian energy to end those imports by the end of 2026 and will offer them help towards achieving that goal, energy minister Milosz Motyka said.

Euractiv: Merz bets on 'autumn of reforms' to shake German economy out of stagnation

Stagnation and job losses in key German sectors, particularly the chemicals and car industries, have raised fears of long-term economic decline for the country.

Wall Street Journal: India’s Jindal Steel makes non-binding offer for Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe

Thyssenkrupp says it will examine the offer closely.

Electrive: EU mega-project on cross-border charging corridors for electric trucks

The European Commission and nine EU member states have officially launched the announced “Clean Transport Corridor” initiative to accelerate the roll-out of charging infrastructure for electric lorries along major freight routes.

European Commission: EU sets out new strategy to reinforce prosperity and security with India

This new strategy also proposes deepening tech cooperation, including a potential EU-India Startup partnership, and invites India to associate with Horizon Europe programme. It suggests ambitious initiatives for decarbonisation and the clean transition, such as intensifying cooperation on renewables, developing green hydrogen capabilities and expanding green finance.