Poland and several other EU nations are pushing back against the rapid reduction of free carbon emission permits under the EU Emissions Trading System. Officials argue that the current pace of the phase-out threatens the viability of heavy industry, potentially leading to industrial decline in exchange for meeting climate targets. The European Commission is considering adjustments to the ETS trajectory in its upcoming review. Proposed compromises may include extending the availability of free allowances, provided that companies demonstrate active investment in decarbonizing their industrial processes.
