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EU governments agree a position on industrial carbon allowances
The Council of the EU has backed a proposed adjustment to free emissions allowances for energy-intensive industries.
Its 16 September announcement concerns heat and fuel benchmarks for 2026–2030. The aim is to limit the incentive to move production outside the EU because of carbon costs. The Council’s position still needs negotiations with the European Parliament; this is not a report of a final law already in force.
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