Politico EU • June 26, 2026 09:24

Germany joins push to delay EU methane rules

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A growing number of countries want to delay the EU's landmark rules governing methane emissions.

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Thu 09:42 - Euronews

Eleven EU countries call for methane rules pause amid energy security fears

Fri 09:24 - Politico EU

Germany joins push to delay EU methane rules

Fri 12:28 - Financial Times

Germany urges EU to suspend methane rules after US pressure

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Euronews

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09:42

Eleven EU countries call for methane rules pause amid energy security fears

The eleven EU countries say that the methane rules could jeopardise natural gas supply, especially from foreign suppliers who would face extra costs. Environmentalists warn the EU not to cave …

Financial Times

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12:28

Germany urges EU to suspend methane rules after US pressure

Energy minister warns of risk to gas supplies if planned rules affecting imports come into force