EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU's climate policy, requiring polluters to pay for their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under a “cap and trade” principle. Complementing this, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to prevent carbon leakage by setting a price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods entering the EU and avoid the relocation of industries to higher-emitting regions encouraging cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries. This OIO will analyse the impact of EU ETS and CBAM on port competitiveness, examining some of the actual case studies of their implementation.
W toku (updated on 07/05/2025) - Bureau decision date: 18/01/2024
Europe’s energy system is increasingly unbalanced due to intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar, often relying on fossil fuels for stability. Achieving balance is key for energy reliability, climate goals, economic growth, and technological innovation. This opinion explores how Member States can integrate renewables while ensuring system stability and advancing decarbonisation, focusing on managing intermittent energy effectively.
W toku (updated on 06/05/2025) - Bureau decision date: 23/01/2025
