EU reaches deal on carbon border tax
The application of carbon tax on imported commodities and electricity has been pushed back from January 1 to October 1, 2023
MEP Kokkalis: EU shouldn’t penalize coal power in Western Balkans while producing coal-fired electricity itself
Many EU member states are prioritizing energy security over decarbonization and reviving retired coal power plants, MEP Petros Kokkalis said
Coal regions in Western Balkans and Ukraine lack dedicated funds for just transition
The Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine held an annual meeting in Brussels
EPS looking for consultant on strategic investment, development
The consultant should help define a development strategy for EPS’ production portfolio and offer recommendations for investment in new and existing power plants
Four power exchanges in Western Balkans to be launched by mid-2023
The inauguration of the power exchanges would be a big step forward as now there is only one operational exchange in the region
EU agrees fossil fuel car ban as climate package talks are starting
The Council of the EU and European Parliament are set for talks on the Fit-for-55 package. Both agree new combustion engines should be banned by 2035.
EP votes to protect EU industry even after CO2 border tax is fully implemented
MEPs want to maintain free emission allowances for industrial producers in the EU after the CO2 border tax is fully implemented in 2030
European Parliament delays decision to introduce carbon border tax – CBAM
The European Parliament rejected a set of law proposals within the Fit-for-55 climate package including the CBAM carbon border tax scheme
