Western Balkans request earlier exemption of electricity from CBAM
Based on reporting by Igor Todorović Recent developments from the Western Balkans show growing political pressure to adjust the rollout of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), particularly in relation to electricity imports. Regional stakeholders are...
EU CBAM to have limited impact on Asian countries that implement effective carbon pricing
Based on reporting by Chia-Erh Kuo As the EU’s CBAM enters into effect the Asian economies are getting ahead of the curve. By developing domestic carbon pricing policy ecosystems, Asian countries are attempting to keep revenues at home instead of paying levy at EU...
EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing
Based on reporting by Qian Zhou. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has now entered its definitive phase as of 1 January 2026, ending the transitional reporting period and introducing real financial exposure for importers of carbon-intensive goods into the...
Montenegro’s annual CBAM costs could reach 191 mln euro
Based on reporting by Iskra Pavlova. New estimates suggest that companies in Montenegro could face up to €191 million in annual costs once the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its financial phase. The projected exposure stems largely from electricity exports...
EU dismisses CBAM suspension for fertilisers following hydrogen lobby pressure
Based on reporting by Charlie Currie. European policymakers have reaffirmed their commitment to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by rejecting calls to suspend the mechanism for fertilizer imports, despite pressure from several EU member states concerned about...
EU ETS Puts Emphasis on Engine Optimisation
Based on reporting by Clean Shipping International. European shipping stakeholders are now confronting the practical cost implications of the European Union’s full phase-in of the EU ETS for maritime transport. From 1 January 2026, vessels trading between EU ports are...
European industry revolts over EU plan to weaken carbon border tax
Based on reporting by Zia WeiseEuropean industrial stakeholders are pushing back against a proposal from the European Commission that would introduce new discretionary exemptions into the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This is the bloc’s...
India will support steel exports hit by Europe’s carbon tax, federal secretary says
Based on reporting by Neha Arora India announced it will support its steel industry as exports to Europe are expected to decline following the introduction of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Despite a recent EU-India trade agreement reducing...
Europe’s emissions trading system is an ally, not an enemy, of industrial competitiveness
Based on analysis and reporting by Thomas Mramor and Simone Tagliapietra for Bruegel The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is set to undergo a major review in 2026 at a moment of rising political pressure to weaken key elements of the framework in the...
EU ETS Reform Set to Drive Sharp Cost Increases for EU Industrial Producers
Based on analysis and reporting by Freya Gompertz, Felix Gallagher, and Josh Cowley for Fastmarkets The reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), and in particular the progressive phase-out of free allocation, is expected to significantly increase carbon...