Good morning, Europe. Wednesday brings a fresh EU energy-policy question and a practical way to reconnect with an old pension.
Reuters morning read: France has asked the European Commission to postpone new methane-reporting rules for oil and gas importers, citing legal risks while energy supplies are tight. Reuters reports that the rules are due to begin on 1 January and would require monitoring and verification of methane emissions from fuel delivered to the bloc. Two EU officials said the Commission was examining the lawās possible effect on supplies but had not decided on changes.
Read more: Reuters: France urges EU to postpone methane reporting requirements
Useful this morning: If an old workplace or personal pension has slipped off your radar, GOV.UKās free Pension Tracing Service can find the schemeās current contact details. Start with the name of a former employer or pension provider, then contact the scheme itself to ask whether it holds a pension for youāthe tracing service does not tell you whether a pension exists or what it is worth.
Read more: GOV.UK: Find pension contact details
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