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Brussels says new EU ETS benchmarks could be fast-tracked and backdated to 2026

Published 20:28 on June 4, 2026 / Last updated at 20:28 on June 4, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Brussels has told industries they could receive a top-up of free carbon allowances for 2026 once new benchmarks are presented alongside the reform of the bloc's carbon market in July, EU sources told Carbon Pulse.
Brussels has told industries they could receive a top-up of free carbon allowances for 2026 once new benchmarks are presented alongside the reform of the bloc's carbon market in July, EU sources told Carbon Pulse.


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