By Louis de Briant ( September 8, 2026, 16:35 GMT | Insight) -- EU countries are pressing the European Commission to rethink key elements of its proposed post-2030 Emissions Trading System overhaul, an internal document shows. The text compiles comments from 17 countries revealing broad concerns over the proposed changes' impact on European industry and the practical operation of the system. Governments are seeking changes or clarification on free allowances, protection for exporters, international credits and carbon removals.EU countries are questioning key choices in the European Commission's proposed post-2030 carbon market overhaul, seeking greater clarity or changes over its impact on industry, carbon prices and climate objectives, according to an internal document dated Aug. 28 and compiling comments from 17 countries....
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