Brussels sues Poland, energy prices may rise further

Poland faces a lawsuit from Brussels over its opposition to stricter EU climate regulations. A Polish Member of the European Parliament, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, sharply criticized the Commission's decision. She stated that Brussels has "opened another front against the Poles" by tightening the ETS. Zajączkowska-Hernik accused Ursula von der Leyen's team of trying to "strangle every sector" with climate policy.

The article highlights concerns that the ETS system, which requires companies to pay for carbon dioxide emissions, could lead to higher energy prices. As free emission allowances in aviation are phased out, airlines are expected to pass on these additional costs to passengers and other economic actors.

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Brussels has opened another front against the Poles by tightening the ETS system.

Furthermore, the analysis suggests that the introduction of ETS2, which would extend the system to buildings, transport, and other sectors, could place a particularly heavy burden on Poland. A study by the Bertelsmann Foundation is cited, indicating that Poland could be one of the biggest losers under the new regulations. Households relying on traditional heating methods might face significant additional costs.

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Ursula von der Leyen and her team want to strangle every sector with climate policy.