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EU lawmaker Mohammed Chahim takes lead on Critical Raw Materials Act amendments February 18, 2026 | Louis de Briant

EU lawmaker Mohammed Chahim, from the Dutch Labour Party, has been appointed lead lawmaker for amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act, as Brussels seeks to bolster supply security and build strategic sto... (more story)

EU metals, concrete to see preference in public procurement under planned law February 17, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

EU producers of steel, aluminum, and other energy-intensive sectors would benefit from minimum local content and low-carbon thresholds in public procurement and subsidy schemes in the bloc's planned Industrial... (more story)

EU data centers could see key energy performance standards and rating labels February 16, 2026 | Louis de Briant and Luca Bertuzzi

In order to make data centers climate-neutral by 2030, the European Commission plans to set minimum targets for energy and water efficiency, waste heat reuse and renewable energy consumption, according to a dr... (more story)

Paloma Rheem needs French FDI clearance for Groupe Atlantic deal February 13, 2026 | Jean Comte

US-Japanese group Paloma Rheem's intended takeover of Groupe Atlantic will need clearance from the French government under its FDI vetting powers, MLex understands. France has made clear that it intends to fol... (more story)

France prioritizes nuclear revival, trims renewable targets February 13, 2026 | Louis de Briant

France’s delayed energy plan confirms a strong push for nuclear power, including six third generation reactors and preparations for eight more, while scaling back renewable targets because of delays in electri... (more story)

Speed small nuclear rollout with coalition of EU countries, draft strategy says February 11, 2026 | Louis de Briant and Oscar Pandiello

To keep pace in the race to rollout nuclear small modular reactors, Europe needs to prioritize collaboration between governments and manufacturers and focus on the most promising designs, the European Commissi... (more story)

EU Parliament adopts binding 2040 emissions reduction target of 90% February 10, 2026 | Louis de Briant

By a large majority, the European Parliament approved the EU climate law Tuesday, setting a binding intermediate target of a 90 percent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The text also introduc... (more story)

Maxeon, Aiko ink patent deal as Chinese solar sector pivots from litigation to licensing February 09, 2026 | MLex Staff

A newly disclosed patent-licensing deal between Maxeon Solar and Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy is being closely watched in China’s photovoltaic industry for ending a long-running patent dispute and fixing the val... (more story)

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Canada, EU electric car resets with China highlight US struggles February 12, 2026 | Bradley Dress

Canada’s recent trade deal with China and a new EU rule mark a new turn in the electric vehicle market and reflect a broader shift toward sustainable Chinese cars — over the concerns of the US. 

Dassault's court date arrives for EU green taxonomy fight over business aircraft February 09, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Dassault Aviation will argue to EU judges on Tuesday that business aircraft were unlawfully excluded from the bloc’s green taxonomy. The case is significant in marking the first time a company has sought to ov... (more story)

US accelerated minerals strategy faces array of challenges February 06, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The Trump administration this week accelerated its critical minerals strategy, but the US still faces challenges — including regulatory burdens and partner cooperation — to implement an ambitious vision for re... (more story)

India dismantles nuclear monopolies to power AI race February 03, 2026 | Freny Patel

Linking nuclear energy reform to leadership in artificial intelligence, India's High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami describes a bill overhauling the country's nuclear legislation as a “modern free trade agreem... (more story)

EU states face pressure over climate adaptation plans after Dutch court ruling February 02, 2026 | Louis de Briant

EU member states could face pressure from environmentalists to implement stronger climate adaptation plans after a court ruled that the Dutch state discriminated against the inhabitants of the Caribbean island... (more story)

Trump-Biden split on US noncompete enforcement offers deterrence test January 31, 2026 | Chris May

US Federal Trade Commission antitrust enforcers across the Biden and Trump administrations agree that employers’ pervasive use of unlawful restrictions on labor mobility are causing harm to workers, competitio... (more story)

India–EU FTA: Carbon tax threatens to undercut new tariff victories January 30, 2026 | Freny Patel & Oscar Pandiello

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement offers geopolitical and tariff gains, but leaves Indian exporters exposed to the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, risking offsetting benefits with carbon c... (more story)

UK’s 2026 financial-regulation agenda promises another busy year for lawyers January 06, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

The UK government has set out an ambition to make financial regulation simpler, more proportionate and more supportive of growth. But for financial-services lawyers, 2026 is shaping up to be another demanding ... (more story)