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• Ernest Arvai
EU proposes expanding ETS to flights within 5,000 km of the EEA, drawing backlash from IATA and environmental critics over extra
The European Commission’s proposal would extend the EU ETS to cover airline emissions from flights within 5,000 km of the EEA, effectively adding Middle East and North Africa routes. IATA rejects the plan’s extraterritorial scope, while environmental groups and low-cost carriers raise concerns about pricing and competitiveness.
