The European Commission wants to use the EU Emissions Trading System to bring down energy prices. But a non-paper shows the German government is skeptical that the ETS is the right tool and prefers to rely on proven measures instead.

20. April 2026

EU-Klimakommissar Wopke Hoekstra im Gespräch mit Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider.

EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. (European Union)

Last updated: 20. April 2026

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