Monday 11 May | 16:00 CEST | Webinar discussion

The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is entering a political stress test.

EUA prices have weakened, industrial pressure is increasing, and policymakers in Brussels are debating whether the upcoming reform should reinforce the carbon market or soften its impact.

In this session, Veyt’s Chief Analytics Officer, Marcus Ferdinand, is joined by Michael Bloss, Member of the European Parliament and a key negotiator on previous ETS reforms, for a focused discussion on the political choices now shaping the future of Europe’s carbon market.

Michael Bloss has warned against the weakening the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), arguing that “gutting” the mechanism could release around one gigatonne of additional CO2 into the market. At the same time, he has called for a more ambitious 2040 climate target, suggesting a 95% emissions reduction rather than 90%.

What the session will cover

Marcus Ferdinand and Michael Bloss will discuss:

• Whether the MSR is being reformed to strengthen the EU ETS, or weakened to ease political pressure
• How ambitious the 2040 climate framework needs to be to preserve a credible carbon price signal
• Whether competitiveness concerns are leading to dilution of the ETS, or accelerating clean industry investment
• How auction revenues, the Innovation Fund, and industrial support mechanisms can drive decarbonisation without undermining the market

Why attend

This session offers a direct view into the political dynamics shaping the EU ETS at a critical moment.

Rather than focusing on market outcomes alone, the session examines the policy decisions that will determine whether the carbon market can continue to function as Europe’s central decarbonisation tool.

Who should attend

The session is relevant for:

• Carbon market participants
• Traders and risk managers
• Policy and regulatory professionals
• Industrial stakeholders exposed to carbon pricing
• Analysts and strategists following EU climate policy

Register to join to better understand the political case for a stronger EU carbon market.