European Parliament appoints former CBAM architect to steer its overhaul

Published 13:00 on February 20, 2026 / Last updated at 13:29 on February 20, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The European Parliament has appointed Socialists and Democrats (S&D) lawmaker Mohammed Chahim to lead negotiations on reforming the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a source toldĀ Carbon PulseĀ on Friday.
The European Parliament has appointed Socialists and Democrats (S&D) lawmaker Mohammed Chahim to lead negotiations on reforming the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a source toldĀ Carbon PulseĀ on Friday.


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