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European People's Party

Centre-right political group in the European Parliament

World · European Parliament votes to delay methane rules by three years, siding with industry

The European Parliament has voted to postpone the EU's methane regulation by three years until 2031, rejecting the European Commission's proposed one-year delay. The move, backed by the centre-right European People's Party (EPP), aims to ease pressure on energy companies amid high prices and supply disruptions, but has drawn fierce criticism from environmental groups.