EU agrees to issue more free emissions certificates to industry

The EU Parliament and member states have agreed to allocate additional free emissions allowances under the EU ETS, easing the burden on industry. This marks a reversal from the previous tightening trajectory and could weaken carbon price signals, potentially slowing industrial decarbonization. The move signals a policy shift favoring industrial competitiveness over climate ambition.

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