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Government applauds EU agreement on free CO2 licenses

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Portuguese Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho congratulated the EU agreement granting free CO2 emission licenses to the European industry for 2026-2030, with particular relevance to the ceramics sector. The agreement, reached between the European Parliament, EU Council, and European Commission, allows up to 121 million additional free licenses worth approximately €10 billion. Portugal can set specific reference values for certain industrial sectors, though the minister clarified that environmental obligations remain unchanged. The announcement was made on November 14, 2026, by the Portuguese government.

Key points

• The EU agreement grants free CO2 emission licenses to the European industry for the period 2026-2030, with up to 121 million additional licenses available.
• The agreement allows Portugal to set specific reference values for certain industrial sectors, though it does not eliminate environmental obligations.

Context

This finding is significant for Portugal's strategic industrial sectors, particularly the ceramics industry, which has a long tradition, strong export capacity, and high technological integration. The agreement addresses concerns about the impact of revised reference values on strategic industries, aiming to reduce costs without requiring new investments.

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The evidence covers only the Portuguese government's reaction to the EU agreement. Specific details about the EU agreement's exact terms, the number of free licenses allocated to Portugal, and the specific reference values set for Portuguese sectors are not provided in the source evidence.

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