Sutt: Estonia supports reforming the CO2 trading system
Estonia's Minister of Energy and Environment, Andres Sutt, stated that Estonia has supported reforms to the EU carbon trading system prior to a recent declaration by ten EU member states advocating for changes.
Arvi Hamburg: The carbon dioxide quota trading system is driving oil shale electricity out of competition
The EU's emissions trading system (ETS) is a significant factor contributing to high electricity prices, according to Arvi Hamburg.
Bloomberg: Italy plans to remove carbon costs from electricity bills
Italy is preparing a comprehensive reform of its electricity market by planning to remove carbon costs from electricity bills, significantly impacting future trading prices.
Graph of the Day: Discussions about Emission Allowance Reforms Caused a Sharp Drop in Prices
Discussions regarding the reform of emission allowances have led to a drastic decrease in their prices in Europe.
RMK wants to start earning carbon revenue
The State Forest Management Centre of Estonia is seeking a partner to create and implement carbon credits on the forest lands it manages to develop carbon trading as an additional source of income.
The price of carbon credits fell to its lowest level in seven months
The price of carbon credits in Europe has dropped to its lowest level in seven months amid calls for a review of the emissions trading system.
Estonia is ready to discuss making the ETS more predictable
Estonia is prepared to engage in discussions regarding potential changes to the EU's emissions trading system, following a call for reform by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Emissions Trading in Europe: What Lies Behind the Drop in CO₂ Certificate Prices
The price of carbon pollution rights in Europe has dropped to its lowest level since August 2025, driven by a debate initiated by Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding potential reforms to the EU emissions trading system.
EU carbon prices fall following Germany's desire to intervene in the market
EU carbon prices have sharply declined after calls from Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic for a review of the bloc's emissions trading system.
Ahti Asmann: What are the economic policy interests of the Estonian state?
Ahti Asmann discusses the need for a thorough risk analysis of the carbon tax in Estonia and the implications of potential changes to the emissions trading system in the EU.
The EU Emissions Trading System may be suspended? Germany does not rule it out
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested that the EU's carbon emissions trading system may need to be revised or postponed to protect industrial competitiveness amid rising energy prices.
Von der Leyen Rejects Criticism Aimed at the ETS
Ursula von der Leyen defended the EU's carbon trading system (ETS) amid widespread criticism from industry leaders and tensions with German and French leaders regarding the impact of rising carbon prices on the economy and jobs.
Disagreement between von der Leyen and Merz on carbon emissions
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, defends the EU's carbon emission policies amidst criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron regarding high carbon prices.
European Commission President: One billion euros for a pilot minerals project next week
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a one billion euro funding for a pilot project in the mineral sector, aimed at enhancing industrial transformation and competitiveness.
According to Companies, the Price of Carbon Quotas is Worryingly High
Companies are expressing concern over the high price of carbon quotas in the EU, prompting discussions about potential changes to the emissions trading system.
European chemical giants want to change the emission trading system
European chemical companies are urging the EU to revise its emissions trading system due to high carbon prices affecting their competitiveness.
Will the EU ease the carbon emissions trading system? Political pressure is growing
The EU faces increasing political pressure to reform its CO2 emissions trading system (ETS), with some Central and Eastern European countries advocating for a slowdown in emission reduction efforts.
Greenhouse Gas Certificates: Record Revenue in Emissions Trading
Germany achieved a record revenue in 2025 from the sale of carbon pollution rights, generating over 21.4 billion euros for the Climate and Transformation Fund.