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Expanding CBAM Scope and Anti-Circumvention Measures

Summary

The proposal expands the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to include downstream goods and introduces stricter anti-circumvention measures. It aims to protect EU industry while supporting developing nations in their green transition.
10 06.07.2026
Other
trade
economy
environment
administrative law
international relations
public finance and budget policy

Key points

In force from 01/01/2026
  • The scope of the carbon adjustment mechanism will be expanded to include products further down the manufacturing chain.
  • New rules will be introduced to identify and prevent abusive practices such as resource shuffling.
  • Importers of certain steel products will be required to provide official mill certificates to prove the exact location and method of production.
  • The EU intends to provide technical assistance and capacity building to help developing countries comply with new reporting requirements.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures
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