Poland warns EU emissions‑trading reform will raise costs as new waste fee looms

In an interview, Polish MP Grzegorz Tobiszowski warned that the EU’s planned expansion of the emissions‑trading system (EU ETS) under the “Fit for 55” package could hurt Polish industry. The reform would extend ETS to more sectors, tighten allowance reductions and raise permit prices, which have already risen from about €20 per tonne in 2020 to around €84‑95 now. Tobiszowski highlighted that foreign financial institutions hold roughly 35 % of long positions in the market, creating a speculative element that pushes prices up and forces Polish producers to buy permits at inflated rates.

At the same time, Poland’s Ministry of Climate and Environment is preparing a major waste‑management reform that would introduce a new charge on household waste. Officials claim the price impact will be minimal, but critics argue the fee could increase costs for ordinary citizens. The proposal follows earlier discussions of a deposit‑return system and reflects broader efforts to shift waste‑handling costs from producers to consumers.