Netherlands retains CO2 levy but eases up on climate ambition

Published 22:41 on April 25, 2025  /  Last updated at 22:41 on April 25, 2025  / /  EMEA, EU ETS

The Netherlands' national CO2 levy imposed on top of EU ETS prices will be maintained, but the government is easing up on its impact and other climate rules in a move viewed by some as pragmatic and by others as weakening the country's climate action efforts.
The Netherlands' national CO2 levy imposed on top of EU ETS prices will be maintained, but the government is easing up on its impact and other climate rules in a move viewed by some as pragmatic and by others as weakening the country's climate action efforts.


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