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Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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EU Proposes ETS Reforms to Slow Carbon Cuts

Proposed changes aim to give companies more time, drawing sharp criticism from opponents.

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The European Union has proposed reforms to its emissions trading system (ETS).

The proposed reforms would slow down or relax cuts to carbon emissions for businesses.

Stated Purpose of the Reforms

According to reports, the purpose of the reforms is to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

Criticism of the Plan

The reforms have been described as a 'gift to polluters'.

The reforms have been characterized as 'a Trojan horse'.
— Critics

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Sources

  1. Euronews — ‘A Trojan horse’: Inside the EU’s 'weakened' plan that could put the brakes on carbon emission cuts (opens in a new window)
  2. BBC — EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses (opens in a new window)
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