CBAM, decarbonisation Fund, Market Stability Reserve: the positions adopted by the European Parliament

The European Parliament has adopted several positions regarding CBAM, the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund, and also market stability in the European emissions trading systems ETS1 and ETS2, during the plenary session held in Strasbourg on 15 September 2026.

First, on CBAM, MEPs have backed an extension of the mechanism to cover downstream goods (finished steel and aluminium goods such as fasteners, wire, springs and household articles) and a Fund to support the low-carbon transition. Plenary adopted its position for negotiations with member states on proposed changes by 464 to 50, with 159 abstentions. Parliament also added an exemption for electricity flows from non-EU countries used by grid operators to maintain network stability.

Regarding the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund, MEPs want…