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Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on CountEmissionsEU transport package

The Council of the European Union and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the CountEmissionsEU proposal establishing a single methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from passenger and freight transport services. The agreement introduces a common calculation method based on EN ISO standard 14083:2023, which applies the well-to-wheel principle covering emissions from fuel production through to transport operations. Transport companies will not be obliged to calculate emissions, but if they choose to do so for reporting, contractual or marketing purposes, they must apply the common EU methodology. The European Commission is required to develop a free calculation tool for small and medium-sized enterprises within four years, and must assess the possibility of expanding the methodology to include life-cycle emissions within four years after the rules begin applying. The provisional agreement requires endorsement by member states' representatives within the Council and by the European Parliament before formal adoption by both institutions. The new rules would apply four and a half years after publication and entry into force, with some exceptions.

Commission launches work on code of practice on transparency of AI-generated content

The European Commission has launched work on a code of practice for the marking and labelling of AI-generated content, initiating a seven-month, stakeholder-driven process led by independent experts appointed by the European AI Office. The code will serve as a voluntary instrument to help providers of generative AI systems comply with transparency obligations under the EU AI Act. It will support the marking of AI-generated content, including synthetic audio, images, video and text, in machine-readable formats to enable detection. The code will provide guidance to deployers using deepfakes or AI-generated content to ensure that AI involvement is clearly disclosed when communicating with the public on matters of public interest. These transparency obligations will become applicable in August 2026, complementing existing rules for high-risk AI systems and general-purpose AI models.

Council approves interim emissions reduction target of 90% for 2040

The Council of the European Union has reached an agreement to amend the European Climate Law (ECL) by introducing a binding intermediate target for 2040, requiring a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to 1990 levels. This target is a key step in the EU’s efforts toward achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and will guide future Commission legislative proposals. The amendment also outlines areas of flexibility and key elements for both the 2040 target and the post-2030 climate framework, ensuring that the transition supports member states and industry. These provisions aim to steer upcoming legislation in a way that balances ambition with economic resilience, providing flexibility to help achieve the 2040 target while supporting European citizens and businesses throughout the transition.

European Commission launches consultation on Basel III market risk rules for banks

The European Commission has launched a consultation on the prudential framework for market risk under Basel III, the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB). While most Basel III requirements have applied in the EU since 1 January 2025, the Commission postponed the FRTB rules to 1 January 2027 using the maximum extension allowed under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). This decision reflects delays in implementation by other major jurisdictions. The consultation closes 6 January 2026.

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