# Polish opposition to EU Emissions Trading System

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-opposition-to-eu-emissions-trading-system
> Updated: 2026-09-08T07:11:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Law and Justice (PiS) party has proposed a legislative move to withdraw Poland from the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS). Vice President Przemysław Czarnek argued that the country must rely on coal and that EU decarbonization policies are harming Polish economic competitiveness, specifically citing high energy costs for farmers and energy-intensive industries.

Following this proposal, Polish officials have also expressed opposition to a European Commission plan to redirect a portion of ETS revenues from national budgets to the EU budget. Officials contend that such a shift would limit funds available for domestic environmental protection investments. Economic concerns persist, with industry representatives noting that ETS-related costs can account for up to 50 percent of industrial energy prices in Poland, compared to an EU average of approximately 11 percent.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Poland opposes EU proposal to redirect ETS revenues

Poland opposes shifting ETS revenues to the EU budget, warning it will drain funds for national green investments and exacerbate high industrial energy costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-opposes-eu-proposal-to-redirect-ets-revenues

### 2026-08-10: Law and Justice party proposes Poland's exit from EU ETS

The Law and Justice party in Poland plans to introduce a bill to withdraw the country from the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) to lower energy costs and protect the economy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/law-and-justice-party-proposes-polands-exit-from-eu-ets

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