Slovakia’s social partners have rejected the EU’s plan to extend the emissions trading system from 2027. The new rules would require gas, coal, and fuel suppliers to buy carbon permits, which could raise prices for heating and transport.
Labour Minister Erik Tomáš (HLAS-SD) warned the change would hurt ordinary people, while unions say it would hit low-income households the hardest. Employers fear it could threaten Slovak industry, citing past closures linked to high emission costs. Over 15 EU countries, including Slovakia, oppose the plan, pushing the European Commission to revise the proposal by year’s end.
Source: STVR
Veronika Ščepánová, Photo: TASR
