Feature | Emissions trading
Published on: 16. October 2025

ETS after 2039: Why adjustments are necessary

Bayer Chemical Park in Leverkusen is expected to continue emitting greenhouse gases after 2039. (IMAGO / Jochen Tack)

The energy-intensive industry is calling for the ETS to be adjusted. Otherwise, no emission allowances would remain after 2039. Experts say this step is unavoidable and not necessarily harmful to the climate.

Lukas Knigge

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Last updated: 16. October 2025

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