Impact of the revised EU Emissions Trading System on household costs
24.4.2025
Question for written answer 聽E-001665/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Beatrice Timgren (ECR), Charlie Weimers (ECR), Dick Erixon (ECR)
The extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to include road transport and buildings under ETS 2 is expected to significantly raise energy costs for households across the EU. According to a recent analysis, the cost of this measure could be as much as EUR 650 per year for Belgian households.[1]
This raises concerns about the distributive effects of the revised ETS, especially at a time when many families are already struggling with inflation and high energy prices. The largest burden will fall disproportionately on middle- and lower-income citizens in colder, car-dependent regions.
- 1.Does the Commission acknowledge that the revised ETS places a disproportionate financial burden on certain Member States and certain households, e.g. those living in colder rural areas?
- 2.In the light of the disproportionate burden placed on certain households, has the Commission considered adjusting the ETS so that it does not punish households that are not eligible for compensation from the Social Climate Fund, but which are still hit with considerably increased expenses?
- 3.Considering the strained financial situation for many households, has the Commission considered pausing the implementation of the revised ETS, and what would the consequences on climate and household economy be if such a pause took place?
Submitted: 24.4.2025
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