Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002557/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Sunčana Glavak (PPE)
Regulations (EU) 2023/959 and 2023/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council have introduced new climate instruments, such as the Emissions Trading System for Buildings and Road Transport (ETS2) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). These instruments aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the Union’s climate ambitions. However, their financial impact is causing concern among citizens and business entities. Additional costs arising from new requirements could lead to an increase in energy and product prices, which could reduce the competitiveness of the European economy in the long term. It is therefore imperative that, in addition to energy efficiency, we also ensure financial sustainability when implementing green policies, in particular with regard to the fair distribution of costs and the protection of the most vulnerable groups.
In view of the above:
- 1.Does the Commission plan to take additional measures to ensure that the green transition does not disproportionately affect the competitiveness of lower-income households and small businesses? If so, which ones?
- 2.Is the Commission considering introducing targeted co-financing programmes for private users and small businesses to set up the charging infrastructure required for electric vehicles, so as to encourage their wider deployment and availability?
Submitted: 25.6.2025