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Brussels outlines upcoming EU ETS changes, granting industry €6 bln in extra free allowances

Published 11:14 on July 8, 2026 / Last updated at 13:47 on July 8, 2026 / , , and / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA, CBAM & Tariffs, Paris Article 6/PACM, Shipping), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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The European Commission will propose a targeted amendment to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) next week that is expected to provide industry with an additional €6 billion worth of free carbon allowances over the 2026-30 period, while outlining other elements of the reform meant to give more leeway for industries to continue emitting into the 2040s, also clarifying that some 400 million permits as part of an 'Investment Booster' will not be monetised.
The European Commission will propose a targeted amendment to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) next week that is expected to provide industry with an additional €6 billion worth of free carbon allowances over the 2026-30 period, while outlining other elements of the reform meant to give more leeway for industries to continue emitting into the 2040s, also clarifying that some 400 million permits as part of an 'Investment Booster' will not be monetised.


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