In brief | 24 October ‘25

Reuters: EU leaders set conditions for new climate goal

European Union leaders agreed for the bloc to move ahead with setting a 2040 emissions target, which it is racing to do ahead of next month's global UN climate talks, despite growing pushback on green measures from some member states.

Politico: Leaders vent worries but refrain from blowing up the EU’s green agenda

The European Union's national leaders spent a summit venting their frustration about the bloc's green transition — and ultimately agreed on language that didn't demand specific changes to climate legislation.

Bloomberg: EU leaders agree truce paving way toward ambitious climate goals

European Union leaders paved the way for a deal on ambitious new climate targets by agreeing to support key industries and cut red tape during the green transition.

ECFR: It’s not easy being green: Breaking Europe’s climate spending deadlock

European industry needs to decarbonise, or it risks falling behind in green technology while countries like China race ahead.

The Guardian: Renewable energy investment should come from defence budgets, say retired military leaders

Former European officers say spending on low-carbon power would make nations more resilient to threats from potential aggressors.

Le Monde: French court convicts TotalEnergies of greenwashing over climate claims

The case could set a potential precedent for corporate climate advertising.

Bloomberg: Merz expects US will exempt Rosneft’s German unit from sanctions

German chancellor Friedrich Merz said he’s optimistic that the US will exempt Rosneft German unit from Washington’s latest sanctions against Russia.