Carbon border and Western Balkans – barrier or bridge to EU?
The EU will start charging a carbon tax to importers in 2026 similar to the one for domestic companies and their emissions
EU’s Growth Plan for Western Balkans of EUR 6 billion is conditional on reforms
Similar to funding from the EU's RRF for member states, the Western Balkans can obtain EUR 6 billion from the new Growth Plan by fulfilling reforms
Introducing carbon pricing and EU CBAM mechanism application in the Energy Community
There can be no successful decarbonization if the EU doesn't institutionalize continuous financial support until the EnC abandons coal
Deloitte: Many German importers not prepared for CBAM
Many German importers are either not familiar with the scheme or believe they will not be affected, according to Deloitte's poll
EU adopts rules for CBAM transitional phase starting on October 1
Importers of electricity, aluminium, cement, fertilizers, hydrogen, iron, and steel to the EU will be charged a carbon border tax from 2026
GIZ to select firm in Serbia for rooftop solar power plant grant – applications are open
GIZ prepared up to EUR 25,000 for a selected company in Serbia to cover part of the expenses of setting up a rooftop solar power plant
Serbia presents draft National Energy, Climate Plan
The Ministry of Mining and Energy has invited all interested parties, not only from Serbia, but also from neighboring countries, to join the public consultation
Energy Community tracker: Western Balkans’ progress towards CBAM exemption
The report assesses the steps made by the Western Balkans contracting parties in fulfilling six conditions for CBAM exemption


