Babiš criticises EU emissions trading at informal summit

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has again expressed concern over the price of EU emissions allowances and the way they are traded. Speaking to reporters after an informal European Union summit at Alden Biesen castle in Belgium, he said he had brought up the issue four times during the day and would continue to push for changes to the system.

The Czech position calling for changes to the ETS1 system is supported by Italy, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. According to Babiš, the problem also lies in the absence of a unified European energy market.

He said he plans to send another letter to EU leaders outlining the Czech proposal in more detail.