Political developments across Central and Eastern Europe continue to shape the implementation of climate and energy policies, particularly regarding ETS2, Social Climate Plans (SCPs), national recovery funding, and preparations for the next EU budget cycle. Several countries in the region have recently experienced political transitions. In Hungary, a new government took office in May, prioritising […]
Recent political developments across Central and Eastern Europe are increasingly shaping the future of climate and energy policy, particularly around ETS2, Social Climate Plans (SCPs), and public funding priorities. In Hungary, the opposition TISZA party led by Péter Magyar won the parliamentary elections with a constitutional majority, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year period in power. The […]
New thematic report examines how Central and Eastern European countries can prepare for the introduction of ETS2 and the Social Climate Fund (SCF). The report analyses key risks, opportunities and policy recommendations across Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Romania and Slovenia. ETS2 will extend carbon pricing to buildings and road transport, while the Social Climate Fund […]
As 2025 ends, preparations for the Social Climate Fund (SCF) and the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) continue to shape climate policy discussions across the region. Several countries are revising their Social Climate Plans in response to feedback from the European Commission, though specifics of these adjustments often remain undisclosed, keeping civil society organizations vigilant […]
Once outright climate denial lost credibility, some political and industry groups shifted tactics. Their new narrative: climate action hurts people’s wallets. This article debunks the main economic myths being used against the EU’s new carbon price for heating and transport fuels (ETS2).
Decarbonising the buildings and road transport (DBRT) sectors remains a major challenge, requiring both significant investment and behavioural change. To accelerate progress, the EU will introduce a new Emissions Trading System (ETS2) in 2027, covering fuel combustion in buildings, road transport, and small industries not included in the existing EU ETS. While ETS2 will raise […]