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Brussels says all options open on extension of free EU carbon permits

Published 17:44 on February 9, 2026 / Last updated at 17:44 on February 9, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The European Commission told Carbon Pulse it is reviewing the planned reduction of EU carbon allowances under the bloc’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), saying it is keeping options open on the distribution of free allowances to industry after a week of high market volatility.
The European Commission told Carbon Pulse it is reviewing the planned reduction of EU carbon allowances under the bloc’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), saying it is keeping options open on the distribution of free allowances to industry after a week of high market volatility.


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