In brief | 23 October ‘25

Reuters: EU leaders to debate conditions for keeping up climate ambition

European Union countries' leaders will debate how to align ambitious climate goals with improving their companies' competitiveness, seeking to unlock a deal on a new 2040 emissions target despite growing pushback on green measures from some member states.

Politico: Crunch EU leaders’ climate talks risk opening ‘Pandora’s box’

Commission president Ursula von der Leyen gambles leaders will land a climate target deal without trashing her green legacy.

Bloomberg: Europe faces an economic reality check on its climate agenda

EU leaders need to find a way to ease the cost burden of the green transition for companies and consumers while keeping climate ambition intact.

Reuters: EU approves 19th package of Russian sanctions including LNG ban

EU countries approved a 19th package of sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine that includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports.

Politico: Parliament stalls EU’s first effort to simplify rules for business

The ‘omnibus bill’ aims to reduce reporting obligations for companies under the bloc’s sustainability disclosure and supply chain transparency rules.