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EU expands ETS to metals

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The European Parliament in Strasbourg voted to strengthen the EU carbon tax (ETS2), adding steel, aluminium, fasteners, wire, springs and household metal goods to its scope.

La Repubblica
Emissions: EU Parliament votes to strengthen the carbon tax. Yes to the ETS2

The text approved in Strasbourg goes beyond the Commission's proposal, including in the product adjustment mechanism items such as steel and aluminum, fasteners, metal wires, springs, and household items.

Emissions: EU Parliament votes to strengthen the carbon tax. Yes to the ETS2
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La Repubblica
Emissions: EU Parliament votes to strengthen the carbon tax. Yes to the ETS2

The text approved in Strasbourg goes beyond the Commission's proposal, including in the product adjustment mechanism items such as steel and aluminum, fasteners, metal wires, springs, and household items.

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