
Urgent revision of the CBAM needed to prevent deindustrialization, according to the AEA.
The recent vote in the European Parliament on the simplification of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has sparked significant tensions, particularly concerning the exemption of aluminum. This mechanism, set to take effect in January 2026, could raise the production costs of aluminum in Europe by between 24% and 31%. This presents serious risks to the competitiveness of the sector,