CEE Roundup: New Bulgarian government may add to regional pushback on EU climate rules

Published 08:44 on June 5, 2026 / Last updated at 09:01 on June 5, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Last month's change of government in Bulgaria could sharpen Sofia’s tone on EU climate policy, adding to wider Eastern European pressure for more flexibility on carbon costs, industrial rules, and border carbon fee exposure.
Last month's change of government in Bulgaria could sharpen Sofia’s tone on EU climate policy, adding to wider Eastern European pressure for more flexibility on carbon costs, industrial rules, and border carbon fee exposure.


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