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German ruling party seeks looser EU carbon cap, aviation freeze in upcoming ETS reform

Published 14:33 on July 1, 2026 / Last updated at 14:33 on July 1, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, CBAM & Tariffs, Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The German centre-right CDU/CSU wants to “significantly lower” the rate at which carbon allowances under the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) are cut each year, introduce a limited amount of international carbon credits into the market, and resist extending the scheme to international flights departing the bloc, according to a preliminary draft position seen by Carbon Pulse.
The German centre-right CDU/CSU wants to “significantly lower” the rate at which carbon allowances under the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) are cut each year, introduce a limited amount of international carbon credits into the market, and resist extending the scheme to international flights departing the bloc, according to a preliminary draft position seen by Carbon Pulse.


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