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Early auctions seen as “soft launch” to stabilise ETS2 -expert

Published 09:02 on December 16, 2025 / Last updated at 09:02 on December 16, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The European Commission’s move to start early auctioning of allowances in the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme for road transport and heating fuels (ETS2) is a strong signal that Brussels wants to stabilise this new carbon market before it officially launches, an expert has said.
The European Commission’s move to start early auctioning of allowances in the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme for road transport and heating fuels (ETS2) is a strong signal that Brussels wants to stabilise this new carbon market before it officially launches, an expert has said.


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