EUROMETAL has requested urgent clarification from the European Commission regarding recent press reports and market rumours suggesting a possible postponement of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
In his official reply to EUROMETAL, Director-General of DG TAXUD, confirmed that the current legislative timeline remains unchanged:
“The date of coming into effect of CBAM on 1 January 2026 is EU Law. It can only change with a legal proposal by the European Commission and the agreement of the European Parliament and the European Council. There is no such proposal on the table.”
The Commission also made clear that it does not comment on rumours circulating in the market.
This clarification confirms that the fiscal phase of CBAM will begin as scheduled on 1 January 2026, in line with the existing regulation.
EUROMETAL will continue to closely monitor CBAM implementation and provide regular updates to its members as official information becomes available.
