CBAM gets green light from EU Parliament: a game-changer for carbon pricing and global supply chains
Earlier today, on April 18th, the European Parliament held its final vote on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM is one of the elements of the EU Green Deal, the goal of which is to reduce GHG emissions by 55% by 2030. CBAM is aimed at ensuring a level playing field by equalizing the
New legal framework for excise and general arrangements – Council Directive 2020/262
A new legal framework for excise and general arrangements has been introduced by the Council Directive 2020/262, repealing the previous Directive 2008/118/EEC, which will be in effect as of the 13th of February 2023 with transitional provisions applicable until end 2023. What is new? Introduction of duty paid licenses Two new excise operator roles will