The European Parliament is discussing a broader plan for the delimitation of carbon boundaries.

MEPs are weighing up CBAM coverage and temporary support for exposed European industry.
The European Parliament kicks off debate on Monday on extending the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to hundreds of manufactured goods. Lawmakers will also consider a temporary fund for European industries facing higher carbon costs. The vote during the Strasbourg plenary session will set out the Parliament’s negotiating position, rather than approving the proposals. The debate revolves around a fundamental weakness in the European Union’s carbon border policy. Currently, the CBAM mainly applies to high-carbon feedstocks, such as iron, steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity.

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