Právo | Emission Allowances: Czech Republic Misses the Mark Again
The expansion of the EU’s emission trading system to cover transport and heating brings serious implications for Czech households and public finances. Why did the Czech Republic fall behind once again — and what are the consequences? The situation is analyzed by Viktor Daněk, Executive Deputy Director and Head of the Prague Office of the EUROPEUM Institute.
4. July 2025
The Czech Republic keeps making the same mistake over and over again. We only start paying attention to key EU legislation once it's finalized and there's no choice left but to comply. The expansion of the emission trading system to transport and heating, known as ETS 2, is the latest proof. Czech politicians had plenty of opportunities to act in time. They didn’t take them.
For two decades, emission allowances have been a cornerstone of the EU’s market-based climate policy and millions of Czech households are already paying for them through their energy bills. Expecting EU countries to abandon this system without a viable alternative is nothing short of an illusion.
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