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EU lawmakers warn CBAM suspension powers could undermine decarbonisation investment

Published 20:28 on March 17, 2026 / Last updated at 21:36 on March 17, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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European lawmakers warned on Tuesday that the use of European Commission powers to suspend the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for entire industries could weaken incentives for companies to invest in decarbonisation.
European lawmakers warned on Tuesday that the use of European Commission powers to suspend the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for entire industries could weaken incentives for companies to invest in decarbonisation.


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