EU, the energy crisis raises concerns: clash over CO2 emissions
The European Union is considering a temporary nationwide suspension of its emissions trading system in response to the ongoing energy crisis.
The EU wants to lower CO2 prices. Poland gains allies
The European Council meeting set for March will focus on CO2 emission trading system reforms, amid rising energy prices in the EU, with Poland aligning its interests with key allies.
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Estonia's ERR reports on recent events, including a missile alert raised in Russia's ninth region and Estonia's support for reforming the CO2 trading system.
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.
Italy demands suspension of CO2 trading system
The Italian government has called for a suspension of the emissions trading system (ETS) until a comprehensive reform is completed.
Silver Sillak: The problem is not ETS, but the lack of new power plants
Silver Sillak emphasizes that the real issue facing Estonia's energy market is the insufficient development of new power plants, rather than the Emissions Trading System (ETS).
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.
Ease the ETS. Polish Proposal on the EU Negotiation Table
Poland is lobbying for the retention of free CO2 emission allowances as the EU discusses potential reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System during an informal summit on economic 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.
CO2 Emission Trading: Brussels Takes an Axe to Climate Protection
The EU is discussing plans to further undermine its emissions trading system crucial for climate protection, as prices have surged in recent years.