13/10/2017 (Agence Europe) – Despite considerable progress, the inter-institutional negotiations on the long-term reform of the EU emissions quota trading system (ETS) are to continue. Thirteen hours of talks between the Parliament and the Presidency of the Council, assisted by the Commission, were insufficient, on Wednesday 12 October and the night of Wednesday to Thursday, to reach an agreement, so complex and weighty is the dossier (see EUROPE 11863). A sixth trialogue session is planned, but the date has still not been decided upon, the Estonian Presidency of the Council has announced. It is expected to be the last, as an agreement is believed to be within reach. (AN)