European Commission proposes slower carbon market emissions cuts from 2031

The EU's emissions trading system reform would maintain free allowances for some industries while extending the timeline for deeper cuts, balancing climate targets with industrial competitiveness concerns.

First covered Jul 29, 2026 · 6:06 PM PT · 1 article

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6h CleanTechnica Q&A: What the EU’s Carbon Market Review Means for Climate Action — Article from Carbon Brief. The European Commission has put forward new plans to cut emissions under the EU carbon market more slowly, from 2031 onwards.

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carbonmarketwatch.org Cmw Dontmesswiththeets 2026 Report V003 Digital Final Final (carbonmarketwatch.org)

climate.ec.europa.eu Commission welcomes agreement on key safeguards for the new emissions trading system for buildings and road transport

consilium.europa.eu Linking Of Switzerland To The Eu Emissions Trading System Entry Into Force On 1 January 2020 (consilium.europa.eu)

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