The 39-year-old Mercedes driver has scored just 10 points from the opening four rounds.
Ministers are expected to confirm that the aim of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 has been dropped.
European Union leaders on Thursday debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's industries will otherwise be left behind for good. In a volatile geopolitical landscape redefined by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and increasing tensions in the Middle East that create new economic challenges, EU leaders believe there is an urgent need for action. China, the U.S. and the European Union are the three largest economies in the world, but the EU's share has diminished over the past 30 years.