Italy attacks draft EU ETS review, says Brussels is undermining political deal

Published 14:37 on June 15, 2026 / Last updated at 14:37 on June 15, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has launched a fresh attack on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) ahead of this week’s EU leaders’ summit in Brussels, accusing officials of using technical interpretations to overturn political agreements reached by member states.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has launched a fresh attack on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) ahead of this week’s EU leaders’ summit in Brussels, accusing officials of using technical interpretations to overturn political agreements reached by member states.


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