In brief | 9 December '25
DW: 2025 set for second-hottest year on record
This year is expected to match 2023 and come second only to 2024, EU scientists warn, citing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels as the main cause of warming.
Reuters: EU strikes deal to further weaken corporate sustainability laws
Climate transition plan requirement dropped, thresholds increased following pressure by industry and foreign governments.
Euractiv: Climate activists question hype around small modular reactors
Backing these reactors would be a ‘costly mistake for Europe’, NGO Climate Action Network Europe says.
Producers hit by two policy shocks, suffer from weaker sales abroad and tougher competition at home.
Eurelectric: There is no energy security without electricity security
As EU Energy Ministers gather on 15 December for the Energy Council, industry group says defence-related investment can reinforce resilience and decarbonisation.
E3G: Strengthening EU economic security requires building long-term resilience to climate risks
European Commission's new joint communication does not give sufficient attention to how climate-related risks will further damage security interests.
