Extension of free ETS allocations, aviation rules emerge in EU Commission review
By Louis de Briant ( June 11, 2026, 15:35 GMT | Insight) -- Free ETS allowances for industry could be extended under the European Commission's upcoming carbon-market review, while support would be tied more closely to decarbonization investments, according to a leaked internal paper. The document also raises the possibility of extending carbon pricing to emissions from flights between EU and non-EU countries. The European Commission is considering extending the EU Emissions Trading System's free-allocation regime while tying continued support more closely to decarbonization investments, according to a leaked internal paper....
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