EU ETS review stays on track as commission rejects calls to weaken carbon market
By Louis de Briant ( June 4, 2026, 13:40 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission reaffirmed its support for the EU Emissions Trading System ahead of the July review of the carbon market, signaling no retreat from its flagship carbon-pricing policy despite calls from some industrial sectors to ease the rules. Competition commissioner Teresa Ribera said Europe should focus on sustaining clean-tech investment, accelerating electrification and reducing strategic dependencies to strengthen competitiveness and energy security.EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera reiterated the European Commission's support for the Emissions Trading System on Thursday and stressed the need for Europe to reduce strategic dependencies. ...
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