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EU Council backs measure to extend free carbon allowances for energy-intensive sectors

The Council agreed its position on a revised law that would extend, from 2026 to 2030, free carbon allowances for sectors covered by heat and fuel ETS benchmarks.

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What is happening

The Council set its position on the proposed revision, described as a targeted measure to protect energy-intensive sectors from carbon leakage.

Why is it on the Radar?

The measure would continue free carbon allowances for the affected sectors through 2030.

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