EU loosens carbon market rules to let industry pollute for longer

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EU sets up biggest climate fight of 2026 by slamming brakes on carbon market

EU sets up biggest climate fight of 2026 by slamming brakes on carbon market

Brussels wants to let industry pollute more and for longer. Parliament and member countries will have some thoughts on that. 

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Don’t gut flagship green rules, Sweden tells EU

Don’t gut flagship green rules, Sweden tells EU

Brussels would be undermining billions in investments if it waters down the policy next week, Sweden’s EU minister tells POLITICO.

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Ireland prepares to play dealmaker on EU’s biggest climate fight of the year

Ireland prepares to play dealmaker on EU’s biggest climate fight of the year

Some countries desperately want to gut the Emissions Trading System, others are determined to protect it. Ireland has its work cut out.

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Steel and chemicals giants demand freeze to EU’s flagship climate policy

Steel and chemicals giants demand freeze to EU’s flagship climate policy

The attack on the Emissions Trading System is among industry’s most direct calls yet for the EU to change course on climate.

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