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Estonia Joins 14 Other EU States in Calling for ETS2 Ammendments

Summary by Eesti Rahvusringhääling
Estonia, along with 14 other EU member states, sent a letter to the European Commission on Wednesday calling for changes to the second carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS2). The letter warns of the negative social impact that could occur should a sharp rise in prices occur and has not given up its desire to halt or at least delay the scheme.

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At least 15 EU member states, including Poland, will appeal to the European Commission to improve the emissions trading system in connection with its planned extension to the transport and buildings sectors. The aim is to counter uncertainty about fees and related social consequences, according to a document seen by the Polish Press Agency.

Let's not be suckers, let's not let the EU cut us out of our money - appeals Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik. The MEP of the Confederation has submitted a motion to the EP to withdraw ETS2.

·Warsaw, Poland
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Austria, together with other EU member states, wants to amend the new emissions trading system (ETS2), which will be extended to include transport and buildings in 2027. A corresponding initiative will be launched by the Czech Republic, whose Environment Minister Petr Hladík will send a letter to EU Environment Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra in the next few days. So far, at least 15 countries have supported the demands, but the consultations have n…

·Salzburg, Austria
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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has a long list of recommendations for Estonia on various taxes. Some Estonian politicians are categorically against the recommendations, while others want to implement them.

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