The Daily Brief

The Geopolitics of Trade: EU Steps Back From Ambitious Environmental Policies

The recalibration of the European Union's sustainability framework will ease near-term compliance burdens and costs for businesses but preserve long-term uncertainty.

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Uncertainty Over Bangladesh Charter Implementation Will Sustain Risks of Unrest

The proposed reforms underscore efforts by some of Bangladesh's main political forces to curb the concentration of power, strengthen democratic institutions and ensure greater accountability and transparency.

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OTHER TOPICS WE'RE TRACKING

• U.S., Russia: U.S. Sanctions Rosneft and Lukoil, Increasing Pressure on Russia's Energy Revenues

• Russia, Ukraine: Putin Flexes Nuclear Muscle as Ground Offensive Falters

• Russia: Volunteer Reservists To Guard Key Infrastructure From Drone Attacks

• North Korea: Missiles Launched Ahead of APEC, Regional Leadership Talks

• Japan: Takaichi Aims To Finalize Investment Terms of U.S. Trade Deal

• Cameroon: Longtime President Reportedly Offers Opposition Leader Premiership

• Kazakhstan, U.S.: Trump Team's Tungsten Push Invites U.S. Investment, Risks Chinese Ire

• Colombia: Uribe's Acquittal To Fuel Further Polarization Ahead of Elections

• Tunisia: Southern City Sees Labor Strikes and Protests Over Health Concerns, Pollution

• EU: U.S. and Qatar Urge Brussels To Amend or Scrap CSDDD, Warning of Risks to LNG Imports