In brief | 22 October ‘26

WMO: Global Seasonal Climate Update indicates current El Niño event could be unprecedented in strength

El Niño will peak towards the end of 2026 but its impacts will be felt long after that, said WMO secretary-general Celeste Saulo.

Politico: Russia energy sanctions will stay despite US diesel deal, von der Leyen says

The Commission president warned that “Russia is not a trusted supplier of energy.”

Bloomberg: Mercedes CEO warns of EU protectionism triggering higher costs

Ola Källenius warned that the European Union’s push to shield its car industry risks driving costs even higher and creating distortions across global supply chains.

Bloomberg: EU and Canada to flesh out closer associate membership by 2027

The push for greater integration reflects efforts to reduce exposure to unreliable trading partners and secure critical supply chains, with the EU and Canada exploring further cooperation on energy, critical minerals, and other areas.

WIRED: Europe wants data centres. Its climate goals are getting in the way

Across Europe, policymakers are weighing AI ambitions against climate objectives.

Euronews: Europe weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis deepens

EU energy ministers will consider demand cuts if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the months ahead, according to a document seen by Euronews.

WSJ: Energy security concerns spur UK to preserve gas pipelines to Europe

Reduced commercial incentives, technical reductions in pipeline capacity have decreased the country’s import capability, the U.K.’s energy regulator said.

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