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EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, political pressure mounts within the European Union to address high electricity prices as oil surpasses $114 per barrel. The Council is advocating for urgent reforms to the carbon market to limit volatility and enhance energy infrastructure.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso has called for the suspension of the EU’s carbon market this morning, highlighting concerns for European businesses amid rising energy costs. His remarks come as the bloc prepares a forthcoming review.

EU member states will extend the carbon market regulation to prevent price spikes post-2030, according to Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth. This decision aims to ensure stable energy costs as the new emissions trading system launches in 2028.