EU states urged to agree car emissions rules, carbon market positions by December
By Louis de Briant ( September 1, 2026, 16:38 GMT | Insight) -- EU countries should agree their positions on revisions to car CO2 rules and the Emissions Trading System by December, Irish Climate Minister Darragh O'Brien said. Ireland, which chairs negotiations among EU governments until year-end, is seeking a "balanced compromise" on car rules and aims to open negotiations with the European Parliament on both legislative files in early 2027. EU energy ministers will also discuss how to reduce exposure to future energy crises at a Sept. 28-29 meeting in Ireland.EU countries should agree their positions on revisions to car CO2 rules and the EU's Emissions Trading System by December, allowing negotiations with the European Parliament to begin in early 2027, Irish Climate Minister Darragh O'Brien said Tuesday. ...
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