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Council of the European Union must endorse new carbon market rules The negotiation between the European Parliament and the European Commission has resulted in stronger measures for the new carbon market, ETS2, which covers heating and transport fuels starting in 2028. These measures include releasing 40 million permits from a stability reserve if the cost of permits exceeds €45 per metric ton of CO2. For these rules to enter into force, the agreement must be formally endorsed by the European Parliament and the EU member states, which is the role of the Council of the European Union. This endorsement is necessary to implement the stricter price regulation and the extension of the stability reserve beyond 2030.

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  • If permit costs exceed €45 per metric ton of CO2, 40 million permits will be released from a stability reserve.bworldonline.com
  • The new ETS2 will impose a price from 2028 on CO2 emissions produced by heating and transport fuels.bworldonline.com
  • The reserve can be triggered twice per year, meaning a total of 80 million extra permits can be added each year.bworldonline.com
  • The agreement must be endorsed by the European Parliament and EU member states before entering into force in 2028.bworldonline.com

Why it matters

The Council's approval is a critical bottleneck in the EU's climate policy implementation. By endorsing these controls, the Council determines the pace and scope of the transition away from fossil fuels in heating and transport across member states. This decision directly impacts the economic viability of energy providers and consumers, as the scheme is designed to help people pay bills and invest in energy-saving renovations.

This negotiation reflects broader political pressure within the EU. While the Parliament and Commission push for stronger climate action, member states, including France and the Czech Republic, have warned that high fuel bills could stoke opposition to climate policies, necessitating the stronger price regulation and stability reserve measures.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Council of the European Union agree to the specific price cap and stability reserve mechanisms proposed?
  • How will the Council balance the need for climate ambition with the concerns of member states regarding consumer fuel costs?

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A significant number of member states express strong opposition to the price cap mechanismThe Council may demand substantial revisions to the stability reserve rules, potentially weakening the carbon price signal.
The European Commission successfully negotiates a compromise on the gradual release of permitsThe Council is more likely to endorse the final rules quickly, allowing the ETS2 scheme to proceed as planned for 2028.

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