LEAK: EU Commission weighs extended free allocation, aviation changes in EU ETS review

Published 15:01 on June 10, 2026 / Last updated at 15:17 on June 10, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The European Commission is weighing an extension of free carbon allowances and a review of aviation rules to ensure “an effective carbon price” on international flights, according to a leaked internal paper seen by Carbon Pulse.
The European Commission is weighing an extension of free carbon allowances and a review of aviation rules to ensure “an effective carbon price” on international flights, according to a leaked internal paper seen by Carbon Pulse.


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