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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Ten EU countries demand a milder emissions trading system for industry

Ten EU member states, including Germany, are calling for a review of the emissions trading system to adopt a more lenient approach for industry.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:43 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

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).

Feb 26 β€’ 11:46 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Several countries consider it necessary to change the emissions trading system

Several countries, including Estonia and others in the European Union, deem it necessary to revise the emissions trading system.

Feb 17 β€’ 14:25 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:16 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 β€’ 04:53 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Ratas: Turbulence in the European Parliament for Changing the Emissions System

Estonian MP JΓΌri Ratas highlights political pressure in the European Parliament to improve the emissions trading system to enhance the competitiveness of EU countries.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:38 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

URMAS REINSALU ⟩ We need to define Estonia's clear position on European energy policy choices

Estonia's Isamaa party leader Urmas Reinsalu stresses the need for a fundamental change in the EU's emissions trading system to enhance Europe's competitiveness.

Feb 15 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Emissions Trading in Europe: What Lies Behind the Drop in COβ‚‚ 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.

Feb 15 β€’ 09:53 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 14 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 β€’ 13:10 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Airlines refuse ETS burdens

Airlines for Europe (A4E) advocates for significant reform of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) for the aviation sector, claiming it disproportionately affects European airlines and passengers, and undermines EU's global competitiveness.

Feb 13 β€’ 09:18 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 β€’ 08:32 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

From a Belgian Castle, Government Leaders Challenge the Cornerstone of Europe's Green Transition

EU leaders are considering reducing ambition levels in the EU's emissions trading system, seen as crucial for achieving climate goals, to support economically struggling industries.

Feb 13 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 β€’ 13:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 β€’ 21:20 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

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.

Feb 11 β€’ 17:51 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 β€’ 16:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 β€’ 14:02 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 8 β€’ 09:51 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
World

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.

Feb 5 β€’ 17:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
World

The Czech Republic calls for changes to the emissions trading system

Czech Prime Minister Andrej BabiΕ‘ urged the European Union to reform its emissions trading system to lower energy prices in a letter to fellow member state leaders ahead of an upcoming competitiveness summit.

Feb 2 β€’ 19:22 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

ETS problems for companies, electricity from China, Fed president under pressure

The podcast discusses the increasing challenges posed by the EU's climate policy, particularly the emissions trading system (ETS), and its impact on energy-intensive industries.

Jan 13 β€’ 06:00 UTC

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