Leaving the ETS system would disrupt already strained relations between member states, Deputy Minister of Development and Technology Olga Semeniuk-Patkowska told the PAP Studio.
The European Parliament has passed key Fit for 55 directives and regulations at first reading, which are specific pieces of legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%. by 2030 (compared to 1990) and climate neutrality by 2050. the reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the new Boundary Carbon Mechanism (CBAM). The Social Climate Fund (SCF) was also established. Solidarna Polska politicians are calling for a decision to suspend the ETS system. Olga Semeniuk-Patkowska, who asked in the PAP Studio on Wednesday whether Poland should consider Solidarna Polska’s proposals in connection with the adoption of directives by the EP, replied that “leaving the ETS system would already very difficult relations that exist on the member states side, she also noted that “Solidary Poland is a very radical wing of the United Right when it comes to climate policy.”
EU blackmail
We also need to counterbalance here and look at what’s happening on the other side – we need to look at the economy, we need to look at the flow of goods and services
– noted the Deputy Minister.
When asked whether there are already discussions on this subject to implement the coalition partner’s proposals, she replies that she has not heard anything about it. According to her, “exiting the ETS system would be used by Brussels to blackmail and restrict further money flows to Poland”.
It would certainly give space and perspective to talk about Poland’s membership in the EU, and we want to sit down with the EU all the time
she stressed.
In her assessment, Tuesday’s votes and the adoption of the EU ETS directives show that “Brussels has been fooled again”.
The rulers of strong economies believe they are strong enough to fund sweeping changes in the RES process and energy transformation. It’s impossible. Unfortunately, over the past 10 years, the EU has been going through a global economic crisis related to the differing economic interests of individual countries. Yesterday’s vote proves that Brussels has learned nothing from the difficult times
she rated.
I think this decision will be canceled and will not be able to be implemented
she added.
Suitable for 55 prescriptions
As part of the vote in the European Parliament, the reform of the emissions trading system was adopted, according to which the sectors already covered by the system must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 62% by 2030. compared to the level in 2005. The reform also assumes the gradual withdrawal of free allowances in the years 2026–2034. In addition, there will be a separate ETS II system for fuels used in road transport and for heating buildings. According to the system, the EU will introduce levies on greenhouse gas emissions from these sectors in 2027 (or 2028 if energy prices are exceptionally high).
The EP also voted to include greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector in the ETS, and MEPs also agreed to review the aviation ETS. This paves the way for the abolition of free allowances in this sector in 2026.
Another adopted regulation concerns the provisions on the new EU mechanism for adjusting prices at borders taking into account CO2 emissions (CBAM). The new CBAM will cover raw materials such as iron, steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizer, electricity and hydrogen. Importers of these goods will have to pay the difference between the emission tax in the country of production and the price of emission allowances in the EU ETS. CBAM will be phased in from 2026 to 2034 as free ETS allowances are phased out.
Parliament also supported the creation of an EU Social Climate Fund in 2026. It aims to “ensure a just and socially inclusive climate transition” – read the communiqué published by the EP. Another adopted regulation concerns the provisions on the new EU mechanism for adjusting prices at borders taking into account CO2 emissions (CBAM). The new CBAM will cover raw materials such as iron, steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizer, electricity and hydrogen. Importers of these goods will have to pay the difference between the emission tax in the country of production and the price of emission allowances in the EU ETS. CBAM will be phased in from 2026 to 2034 as free ETS allowances are phased out.
Parliament also supported the creation of an EU Social Climate Fund in 2026. It aims to “ensure a just and socially inclusive climate transition” – read the communiqué published by the EP.
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Source: wPolityce