The deadlock pits two distinct coalitions against each other. France, Spain, Finland, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Portugal currently align with the European Commission’s push for a single-year delay. Conversely, a group led by Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece, and Slovenia insists on a three-year extension.
EU split over methane import rules delays critical vote
Ambassadors at the EU Council have hit a wall, failing twice to reach a consensus on how long to delay strict methane regulations for oil and gas importers. With the bloc divided between a one-year or three-year grace period, the final decision has been pushed to November 6.
Belgium remains the wildcard in these negotiations. While the country previously signaled support for a three-year pause, it has since indicated a willingness to accept the Commission’s shorter timeline. However, Belgian officials remain wary of any delay extending beyond three years, fearing that the European Parliament’s proposed 2029 review could inadvertently push the deadline further into the future.
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