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EU rules an 'existential risk' to affordable energy in Europe, US energy sec says November 06, 2025 | Jackson Cooper and Eleonora Rinaldi

The EU's rules for fostering sustainable and responsible corporate behavior are an existential risk to affordable energy in Europe, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday in the latest American crit... (more story)

Adding oil to EU's Russian fuel phaseout could open legal risks, governments warn November 06, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

EU governments fear that including oil and oil derivatives in the EU's plan to phase out imports of Russian fossil fuels could create legal risks, an EU official said on Thursday after a first round of negotia... (more story)

Former Goldman banker had concerning connections in Ghana, US agent says November 06, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

The US government kept an indictment against a former Goldman Sachs banker sealed until his arrest due in part to concerns about his connections to senior officials in Ghana, an FBI agent testified Wednesday a... (more story)

EU delay in 2nd emissions system to ensure smooth transition, commissioner says November 05, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

EU ministers agreed to delay the introduction of Europe's controversial second emissions trading system, or ETS2, by one year as part of a plan to ensure a smooth transition, the European Commissioner responsi... (more story)

EU ministers agree 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 (update*) November 05, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

Europe should cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040, with international carbon credits accounting for up to 5 percentage points of the overall target, EU ministers have agreed on Wednesday aft... (more story)

Clean aviation, maritime should see €100bn investments by 2035, EU roadmap says November 04, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi and Luca Bertuzzi

The sustainable aviation and maritime transport sectors in the EU should receive around €100 billion of investment by 2035, according to the European Commission’s sustainable transport investment plan seen by ... (more story)

De Gregorio Merino appointed to lead EU Commission’s legal service November 04, 2025 | Lewis Crofts

Alberto de Gregorio Merino is the new head of the European Commission’s powerful internal legal department. The EU executive announced the appointment Tuesday, saying he will take over from previous incumbent ... (more story)

US wins major new trade commitments from Japan October 28, 2025 | Bradley Dress

The US won major new commitments from Japan this week as the two allies forge a stronger trading relationship after rocky negotiations at the beginning of the year. 

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China's new five-year plan locks in for long US economic fight October 30, 2025 | MLex Staff

China’s newly unveiled outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan draws the line clearly: any quick US-China trade détente won’t alter Beijing’s long-term course. A shift in tone — from the cautiously optimistic frami... (more story)

EU simplification setback reveals split over compromise or deregulation October 23, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello

The EU's plan to simplify green reporting rules is in limbo after the European Parliament’s narrow rejection of an “omnibus” directive, just as governments urge swift progress on making the EU more competitive... (more story)

Cartel risks of public price disclosures spotlighted by Italian biofuel scandal October 17, 2025 | Anna Ferrari and Nicholas Hirst

An Italian antitrust fine of close to a billion euros has underscored European regulators’ growing scrutiny of how market information is shared. A probe into oil giant Eni and its rivals for coordinating biofu... (more story)

Simplified EU sustainability reporting rules widen corporate liability risks October 16, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

Companies subject to EU sustainability reporting rules risk broader and more uncertain legal liability under a simplification proposal currently under negotiation, lawyers have told MLex. Removing conditions d... (more story)

Can EU legally bypass Trump administration to boost climate cooperation with US? October 15, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi, Helena Freitas and Jackson Cooper

The EU is quietly reshaping its climate diplomacy with the US by finding new partners in state governments, businesses and think tanks as it sidesteps a Trump administration hostile to green regulation. While ... (more story)

EU ‘energy bank’ idea finds a champion in quest to curb market volatility October 09, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi

The EU's gas and power markets should benefit from a new European energy bank to reduce market volatility, Benjamin Lakatos, the CEO of energy company MET Group, told MLex in an interview. Such a central bank-... (more story)

Can EU law keep Trump’s weaponization of trade from hurting climate legislation? October 08, 2025 | Eleonora Rinaldi, Bradley Dress and Zack Budryk

US President Donald Trump has shown he is prepared to harness his country's trade heft to push through his political agenda beyond his borders. This time, the EU's climate legislation is in the crosshairs. The... (more story)

Brazil’s data center expansion plan sparks sustainability concerns October 02, 2025 | Henrique Santiago

The Brazilian government has launched interim relief, known as Redata, offering tax exemptions to incentivize national and foreign companies to establish data centers in underserved regions to strengthen the c... (more story)