EU ETS reform clarity unlikely before 2028 amid more challenging political environment, say analysts

Published 16:25 on December 8, 2025 / Last updated at 16:25 on December 8, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe)

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There is limited political space to tighten the EU ETS, and any reforms are not expected to be finalised for at least three years, according to a report from analysts looking ahead to next year's much-anticipated market review.
There is limited political space to tighten the EU ETS, and any reforms are not expected to be finalised for at least three years, according to a report from analysts looking ahead to next year's much-anticipated market review.


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