EU Commission plans to abandon stalled energy tax reform
November 03, 2026
| Louis de Briant
The European Commission plans to withdraw its 2021 proposal to overhaul energy taxation, aimed at taxing polluting fuels more heavily, according to a draft of its 2027 work program, which the commission is exp... (more story)
California climate disclosure laws to be reviewed by US OCC
October 30, 2026
| Neil Roland
California should exempt its federally chartered banks from a 2023 law requiring disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions, US Comptroller Jonathan Gould said, citing an “undue burden” on the firms and a distract... (more story)
Commission electricity reforms face legal, political pushback from EU governments
October 29, 2026
| Louis de Briant
Proposed EU requirements preventing electricity from being taxed more heavily than gas faced government opposition Thursday, with several countries arguing that the measures require unanimous approval under a ... (more story)
EU ministers debate grid-tariff powers, discuss renewable energy targets
October 29, 2026
| Louis de Briant
National regulators should not act in isolation, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said Thursday, defending proposed powers over electricity network charges as governments seek greater national discretion. ... (more story)
Plan to move carmaking rules out of EU industry law draws EU Commission concern
October 28, 2026
| Cynthia Kroet
A Franco-German plan to shift automotive component-sourcing provisions of the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act into the Automotive Package has drawn European Commission procedural concerns rather than commentin... (more story)
EU countries face 2029 deadline for climate risk assessments under proposed law
October 27, 2026
| Helena Freitas
EU countries would face new obligations to assess climate risks by 2029 and adopt national resilience plans by 2030 under a proposed law. The European Commission also plans to establish a Climate Insurance All... (more story)
EU, Canada to map out closer trade, raw materials ties over coming year
October 27, 2026
| Cynthia Kroet
The EU and Canada will work over the next year on developing an “Alliance for the Future” to further integrate supply chains, strengthen regulatory cooperation and support investment in critical raw materials,... (more story)
Indonesia defends gas export cuts as Singapore flags contractual remedies
October 27, 2026
| Roffie Kurniawan
Indonesia’s cuts to pipeline gas exports to Singapore remain within contractual supply limits, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Monday, after Singapore said its gas importer would as... (more story)