European Commission preparing proposal to expand EU ETS to international flights -Bloomberg

Published 17:02 on June 9, 2026 / Last updated at 17:02 on June 9, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA)

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The European Union is preparing a proposal to expand its carbon pricing system to cover international flights, according to an internal Commission document seen by Bloomberg, a move aimed at strengthening climate action but likely to trigger opposition from international airlines and governments.
The European Union is preparing a proposal to expand its carbon pricing system to cover international flights, according to an internal Commission document seen by Bloomberg, a move aimed at strengthening climate action but likely to trigger opposition from international airlines and governments.


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