CBAM: Why the EU needs to rethink its climate policy for Ukraine

The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to boost decarbonization outside the EU, but it is unlikely to achieve its goal in Ukraine. If the EU and the new German government are serious about post-war green rebuilding, they need to do more – for example, in the form of a joint transformation fund.

Last updated: 24. July 2025