Slovakia among 15 countries calling for ETS2 revision

Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia is among 15 countries calling for a revision of the EU ETS2 system.

• Main action: Slovakia is calling for an ETS2 revision, stating it is among 15 countries demanding change; ETS2 would introduce CO2 charges for road transport and building heating from 2027, which Fico warned will raise consumer costs for gas, fuels, and travel. Slovakia says it has not transposed ETS2 into national law and will coordinate within the V4 first at foreign ministers’ level, then heads-of-government level.
• Background and other details: The Prime Minister said Slovak amendments were included in EU summit conclusions and accepted; the European Commission has a written commitment to examine an “emergency brake” in case of disrupted gas supplies (discussed with a potential stop of Russian gas from 1 January 2028) and must propose measures on high energy prices by year-end; Fico also noted Slovakia supported the 19th package of sanctions after these changes were reflected in conclusions.