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Germany moves step closer to cancelling carbon permits linked to 2024 coal plant closures

Published 09:31 on May 4, 2026 / Last updated at 09:31 on May 4, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Germany has completed its intention to voluntarily cancel EU carbon allowances associated with the 2024 closure of 14 coal-fired electricity generation plants covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the European Commission confirmed last week.
Germany has completed its intention to voluntarily cancel EU carbon allowances associated with the 2024 closure of 14 coal-fired electricity generation plants covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the European Commission confirmed last week.


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