In light of the upcoming European Council meeting on March 19–20, 2026, the Law and Justice delegation in the European Parliament has appealed to Prime Minister Tusk to take urgent action to revise the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
The MEPs emphasize that high energy prices and the declining competitiveness of European industry are largely due to the operation of the ETS. Mario Draghi’s report of September 9, 2024, indicates that productivity in energy-intensive sectors in the European Union has fallen by 10–15 percent compared to 2021, while energy prices remain two to three times higher than in the United States and China.
According to PiS MEPs, urgent and decisive action is needed. “The ETS should be suspended pending a thorough review that includes lowering the prices of CO₂ emission allowances, the introduction of mechanisms to curb financial speculation, and the restoration of free allowances for industry to ensure the competitiveness of European companies vis-à-vis third countries,” the signatories state. At the same time, MEPs oppose the introduction of the ETS2 system covering road transport and buildings, noting that its implementation could drastically raise energy costs for households and increase the risk of energy poverty.
“Europe needs affordable energy and a strong economy. The ETS system in its current form limits industrial competitiveness and threatens jobs. We call for swift and decisive action at the European Union level,” emphasize the PiS MEPs.
