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Poland's success at the European Council meeting

24.10.2025

The European Council has committed the Commission to presenting proposals for changes to the ETS2 system. This is a major success for the Polish government, which has been pushing for a review of the mechanism adopted in early 2023 for two years.

Poland's success at the European Council meeting

Poland has built a coalition of 19 countries demanding the creation of a mechanism to limit ETS2 price increases. It is also working to delay the entry into force of ETS2 by 3 years, which will give households and businesses time to prepare for the new regulations.

The European Council's decision is a great success for the two years of the 15 October coalition government. From the outset, we have been striving to change the system adopted by our predecessors. The very opening of the discussion on the revision of the ETS2 system is the result of two years of hard work by the Polish government – the team at the Ministry of Climate and Environment and Polish diplomacy

– said Paulina Hennig-Kloska, the Minister of Climate and Environment.

ETS2 is a mechanism that, according to the adopted assumptions, was to come into force in 2027. It will cover further economic sectors and may affect the costs of heating or fuel purchases. Its introduction will be accompanied by the creation of a Social Climate Fund, whose tasks will include combating energy poverty. However, the government is of the opinion that the ETS2 arrangements need to be revised so that they will not affect households.  

The ETS2 mechanism was adopted during the term of our predecessors. At that time, it was the best time for negotiations.  Correcting this mistake requires a lot of effort and commitment – I am glad that this work is bringing the expected results

– emphasized Paulina Hennig-Kloska.

In view of the position taken by Poland and a number of other countries, the European Council instructed the European Commission to present a proposal for a derogation of the ETS2 system.

The summit's conclusions open the door for talks on the details. Poland's agenda remains unchanged: to postpone the entry into force of ETS2 by three years and to introduce a mechanism limiting price increases. We want the European Union's climate policy not to have a negative impact on competitiveness and the situation of households. Many Member States share our view

– declared Paulina Hennig-Kloska.

 

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