EUDR update: What does the EU Parliament vote mean for companies?
Last week, the European Parliament adopted a motion that confirms the one-year delay in the Regulation’s application proposed by the European Commission and approved by the EU Council last month (1). However, the MEPs also passed a new amendment establishing a ‘no-risk’ country category. The fate of this amendment, along with the one-year delay, now
EU Launches Consultation Phase on CBAM Implementing Regulation for Authorized Declarants
The definitive phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) begins in January 2026, and the European Commission has unveiled the draft Implementing Regulation outlining the criteria and procedures to obtain the status of an Authorized CBAM Declarant (1). Starting from January 2026, all operators importing goods under the CBAM scope — such as cement,
EUDR: EU Council Agrees to Extend Application Timeline
On 16 October 2024, the Council of the European Union agreed to extend the application timeline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This decision follows the European Commission’s proposal on 2 October 2024, to delay the entry into application of the EUDR by 12 months. The extension aims to provide additional time for companies and
EU ETS 2: Deadline Looms for Belgian and EU Fuel Traders
One year ago, the European Union adopted a revision of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) to extend its scope to new sectors and cover a larger portion of the EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Among other things, this reform introduced the EU ETS 2, a “cap and trade” system similar to the existing
Harmonising Carbon Pricing in the CBAM Era: EU-Switzerland ETS Linkage
Recent developments in the Agreement between the EU and Switzerland on linking their Emission Trading Systems reflect an ongoing commitment inside the European Union to aligning carbon pricing strategies across borders, that is now expected to accelerate following the adoption and implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The EU Carbon Pricing Strategy The
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): The EU Parliament adopts its position with view to the upcoming negotiations with the Council
In November 2022, the European Commission (EC) unveiled its proposal for a new Regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR). This proposal, aimed at replacing the existing framework established in 1994, addresses the urgent need to harmonise divergent regulatory practices across member states, which have been creating significant barriers in the internal market for packaging,
Energy Transition: The Regulatory Pulse of Belgium’s Hydrogen Strategy
As the global focus shifts towards clean energy, hydrogen has gained an increased attention and emerges as a frontrunner in the race to decarbonize the EU economy. Acting as a versatile energy carrier, hydrogen has the potential to accelerate energy transformation in various sectors including transport, and energy storage. Most importantly, hydrogen combustion does
A Milestone for EU’s Energy Transition: The Revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) Published in the EU OJ
Last week marked a milestone moment for the EU advancing its climate change agenda, as the revised Renewable Energy Directive, known as RED III, was formally published in the EU’s Official Journal (1). The Directive is part of the Fit for 55 package of legislative proposals, of the EU policy strategy to reduce net greenhouse
