Ten EU States Push for Weaker Carbon Rules as Seven Others Warn Against Watering Down ETS

Brussels faces new climate clash: EU Commission’s plan to ease carbon market rules divides member states, as Europe reels from record heat and deadly wildfires. (Credit: Image AI Generated thru Microsoft CoPilot)

Brussels has been plunged into a fresh row over Europe's flagship climate policy after the European Commission proposed loosening the rules of its carbon market. The move comes after ten member states pushed for weaker rules and seven others warned against them.

The European Commission tabled its proposal on Friday to revise the EU Emissions Trading System, giving heavy industries a longer, cheaper path to cutting emissions. The plan lands just weeks after deadly wildfires tore through Spain and Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record.