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EPP not pushing to give free EU ETS allowances to power sector, key lawmaker says

Published 17:17 on June 30, 2026 / Last updated at 20:12 on June 30, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs, Paris Article 6/PACM)

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Peter Liese, a senior German lawmaker tipped to lead the forthcoming revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), told journalists that his party is not seeking to grant power generators free ETS allowances, contrary to media reports.
Peter Liese, a senior German lawmaker tipped to lead the forthcoming revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), told journalists that his party is not seeking to grant power generators free ETS allowances, contrary to media reports.


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