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Von der Leyen urges EU countries to spend 100% of ETS revenues on decarbonisation

Published 16:04 on February 11, 2026 / Last updated at 16:55 on February 11, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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EU countries spend only 5% of their carbon trading revenues on decarbonising industry, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, urging member states to boost spending ahead of a summit on restoring Europe’s industrial competitiveness.
EU countries spend only 5% of their carbon trading revenues on decarbonising industry, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, urging member states to boost spending ahead of a summit on restoring Europe’s industrial competitiveness.


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