The European Union’s strategic partnership with Rwanda on sustainable raw materials value chains, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in February 2024, is facing intense scrutiny amidst escalating tensions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have called for the immediate suspension of the agreement, citing grave concerns over Rwanda’s alleged role in the ongoing conflict and associated human rights abuses.
GMPB — October 9th — Competing ETS Amendments Set Out Transport Funding Priorities as EU Emissions Rise
9 October 2026
Headlines: Ricci proposes 70% reinvestment requirement for aviation and maritime ETS revenues EU transport emissions rise 2% as rail freight declines Bloss seeks electrification-first ETS funding, reduced biofuel support, and carbon pricing for contrails Fuel associations seek binding renewable transport targets beyond 2030 Industry and NGOs oppose further delay to
