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policy instrument
EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) review proposal
Jurisdiction countryEU
Instrument typecompliance-inclusion
Authoritygovernment
PathwaysDirect air capture
Scopecarbon removal only
Statusproposed
DetailOn 17 July the European Commission presented its proposal for reform of the EU ETS, subject to negotiation with member states. Among the changes, the Commission proposes integrating permanent carbon removals into the ETS to 'give additional flexibility' for hard-to-abate sectors. 'Permanent' removals refer to direct air capture with carbon storage and similar measures, rather than temporary remova
Monetary noteEU generated around €43bn in revenue from ETS auctions in 2025; proposal would require member states to spend half of auction revenues on decarbonising ETS sectors, amounting to more than €100bn before 2030
Stated statusproposed
Stated jurisdictionEuropean Union
Pathway scopespecific
Pathway note'Permanent' removals refer to direct air capture with carbon storage and similar measures, rather than temporary removals such as planting trees
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