Belgium pushes for further easing of EU industrial CO2 taxes

Belgium, represented by Flemish Climate Minister Melissa Depraetere, argued at a meeting of EU climate ministers that the European Commission's proposed slowdown in CO2 tax increases for heavy industry does not go far enough. This signals a potential rift within the EU over climate policy, with Belgium advocating for more lenient treatment to protect industrial competitiveness. The outcome is uncertain, as it depends on broader EU negotiations.