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FEATURE: EPP divisions cast shadow over bid to lead EU carbon market reform talks

Published 16:45 on June 10, 2026 / Last updated at 16:45 on June 10, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Insights (Features)

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Veteran EU Parliament lawmaker Peter Liese appears the obvious choice to lead negotiations on the reform of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) later this year, but divisions within his centre-right European People's Party (EPP) over the future of the EU carbon market could yet block his appointment.
Veteran EU Parliament lawmaker Peter Liese appears the obvious choice to lead negotiations on the reform of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) later this year, but divisions within his centre-right European People's Party (EPP) over the future of the EU carbon market could yet block his appointment.


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