Review of climate maritime laws backed by EU ministers if global measures take effect
( June 8, 2026, 15:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU ministers have called for an assessment of whether certain EU shipping climate rules may need to be adjusted if new global measures to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from shipping take effect. The measures are expected to be adopted this fall by the International Maritime Organization. Ministers said changes could be considered to avoid duplicate costs and reporting requirements. They also stressed the importance of using revenues generated by the EU carbon market to support climate-related objectives.Press release follows, and can be found below....
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