Ten EU member states have called on the European Commission to include the planned ETS 2 carbon charge on transport fuels in a broader review of the bloc's climate policy framework. The countries, including Italy, Poland, and Greece, argue that adding new climate taxes now would burden citizens during a period of economic and geopolitical strain. The Commission is expected to release its proposed ETS revision on Friday. ETS 2 would extend the EU's emissions trading system to cover road transport and buildings, a significant expansion of carbon pricing. The pushback from a coalition of mostly Central and Eastern European states signals potential friction ahead as the EU tries to maintain its decarbonization trajectory while managing political and economic pressures. The outcome of this review could affect the pace and scope of transport sector emissions reductions across Europe.
