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Germany pushes for delay of free carbon allowance phaseout, extension of EU ETS cap

Published 15:48 on October 14, 2025 / Last updated at 12:44 on October 16, 2025 / and / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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German ministers have called for industries to keep receiving free carbon allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) until the bloc's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is functioning smoothly, and for new free permits to be issued after 2039.
German ministers have called for industries to keep receiving free carbon allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) until the bloc's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is functioning smoothly, and for new free permits to be issued after 2039.


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