EUROMETAL took part in the 3rd Meeting of the Informal Expert Group on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), held on 15 May 2025, and was represented by its President, Alexander Julius.
The Expert Group, convened by the European Commission’s DG TAXUD, plays an important advisory role in shaping the development and implementation of CBAM. Its core mission is to support the Commission in preparing both legislative and non-legislative measures and to facilitate an effective exchange of knowledge, best practices, and technical insights among stakeholders and Member States.
The group contributes by assisting in the implementation of existing EU legislation, programmes, and policies; supporting the preparation of delegated and implementing acts; providing input on legislative proposals and policy initiatives; coordinating with national authorities and fostering dialogue across the EU and supplying expertise to the Commission ahead of comitology procedures.
During the session, EUROMETAL President Alexander Julius raised a strong concern regarding the lack of clarity around the average ETS (Emissions Trading System) price for 2026 and how this uncertainty — combined with the yet undefined benchmark factor — could pose a significant and unpredictable cost burden for the European manufacturing and processing industry.
EUROMETAL called for the prompt establishment of a modest and realistic benchmark factor, which would offer greater predictability and reduce the risk of overburdening the steel value chain during the critical early phases of CBAM implementation.
As a representative voice of Europe’s steel distribution, service, and trading sectors, EUROMETAL continues to actively engage in CBAM policy discussions to ensure that the framework is fair, effective, and supportive of both industrial competitiveness and environmental objectives.
