EU leaders to call for unrestricted energy trade between partners, draft shows
( October 6, 2026, 11:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU leaders are set to call for unrestricted trade in energy and energy products between partner countries following a discussion on energy and fuel prices, draft conclusions for their Oct. 15-16 summit show. The draft also includes a section in square brackets which refers to the European Commission's proposal for a delay to the EU's Methane Regulation, which establishes rules for reporting methane emissions in the energy sector. The leaders are also set to call on the commission to enhance the EU toolbox to address global macroeconomic imbalances and urge lawmakers to examine the Kids Act proposal swiftly.Draft conclusions are below....
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