Western Balkan power exports face “perfect storm” as EU CBAM nears -report

Published 13:20 on October 30, 2025 / Last updated at 13:20 on October 30, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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Mounting carbon costs, lack of domestic pricing, delayed market integration, and limited transition support could create a “perfect storm” for the Western Balkan power sector as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) takes effect next year, according to research released Tuesday.
Mounting carbon costs, lack of domestic pricing, delayed market integration, and limited transition support could create a “perfect storm” for the Western Balkan power sector as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) takes effect next year, according to research released Tuesday.


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