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Webinar - EU ETS 2026 revision: what’s next?

Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR)

The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is entering a decisive phase, as the European Commission is preparing the 2026 review of the EU ETS to address pending issues from its last revision and align the EU ETS with the newly adopted 2040 climate target. The Commission has been mandated to assess the integration of carbon removals, the expansion of the system’s scope, carbon leakage in sectors not covered by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the market stability reserve (MSR), the use of ETS revenues, and conditions for international linkages. The revision also offers a chance to address liquidity issues arising from the progressively declining cap (the so-called EU ETS endgame ).

Although taken for granted as the pillar of the EU’s climate policies, the EU ETS is standing at the top of the EU political agenda. Several countries and industrial actors have raised concerns over the economic risks of having high carbon costs. On 19 March, the European Council reaffirmed the essential role of the ETS in the climate and energy transition as a market-based price signal for carbon emissions that drives investment and innovation. The Council also invited the European Commission to include in the review to be published in July 2026 possible solutions to reduce the volatility of the carbon price and mitigate its impact on electricity prices, including related supply chain costs, and on diversion of activities.  

This FSR Online Debate will examine the key aspects the reform must address to ensure the necessary emission reductions. It will touch upon the opportunities and risks arising from relying on the market stability reserve, international credits, and free allocations. 

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Webinar - Powering Europe’s industry: Competitiveness, electrification and the role of electricity prices

Organiser: Agora Energiewende

European industry stands at a critical juncture. On one hand, it faces growing challenges to safeguard its international competitiveness. On the other, the current energy crisis has once again exposed the vulnerabilities of Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels. 

Decarbonising industrial processes through electrification can play a critical role in strengthening both the resilience and competitiveness of European industries. However, a range of enabling factors will be needed to drive and support this transformation. 

Against this backdrop, Agora Energiewende, Agora Industry and IDDRI analysed current and future competitiveness gaps across different industrial sectors and assessed the specific role of power prices in the transition. Based on a technical analysis by consultancy Compass Lexecon, the think tanks outline policy recommendations to align decarbonisation with industrial competitiveness and resilience.

This webinar, jointly organised by the three think tanks, will present the main findings of the analysis, bringing together key stakeholders and policymakers in the context of the upcoming EU electrification action plan and initiatives under the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act. 

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Webinar - Making Green Tax Incentives Work: Protecting Revenue While Accelerating the Energy Transition

Organiser: The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Achieving global climate goals requires a rapid and just green transition, especially in emerging and developing economies. Green tax incentives have emerged as a key instrument to mobilize private investment, lower the cost of clean energy technologies, and accelerate low-carbon and resilient growth. This webinar explores how green tax incentives can deliver impact while protecting revenue.

The discussion will address three main themes:

1. When and how can green tax incentives support low-carbon and resilient growth while protecting revenue?
2. How do incentives interact with other instruments (e.g., carbon pricing, standards, public finance, and investment policy), and what coordination is needed across government?
3. What lessons can be drawn across country contexts, including differences in incentive design and implementation capacity between high-income and low- and middle-income countries?

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