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SUMMARY:Expert consultation: Solutions for exports of EU CBAM-covered goods
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event. \nThis meeting is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact lfleury@ercst.org.   \nAltogether\, 2025 will be an important year for the CBAM\, with decisions on principal design parameters through several reviews and implementing and delegated acts scheduled throughout the year. \nERCST’s ‘Border Carbon Adjustments in the EU – Phase VI’ workstream will start off 2025 by revisiting the topic of exports. \nBuilding on ERCST’s work in Phase III on a WTO-aligned export solution\, and in Phase V on the broader implications of the CBAM for export-oriented sectors\, this first planned paper will seek to propose an updated policy mechanism to mitigate the competitiveness impacts on exporters. \nAt this expert consultation the ERCST will invite a small group of people\, including covered sectors and other stakeholders\, to discuss possible solutions for addressing the carbon leakage risk associated with EU-produced goods subject to the CBAM that are destined for export to third countries. \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/expert-consultation-solutions-for-exports-of-eu-cbam-covered-goods/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250304T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250304T163000
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SUMMARY:Public Debate - A Debate on Flexibility in the EU's  Transportation Decarbonization Policies
DESCRIPTION:Register in person \nRegister Online \nThis is an in person event.  “Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels” \nWhile electrification is a pivotal component of the European Union’s decarbonization strategy\, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Hard-to-electrify sectors—such as aviation\, maritime shipping\, and certain industrial processes—require complementary approaches to achieve full decarbonization. This debate aims to critically assess the limitations of an electrification-only approach\, explore the complementary role of sustainable fuels\, and promote a balanced policy framework that supports a diversified energy mix. \nThe debate will delve into the diverse applications of biofuels\, synthetic fuels\, and hydrogen across different sectors\, examining their potential to bridge the decarbonization gap where electrification faces technical or economic barriers. Special attention will be given to developing sector-specific solutions\, particularly for aviation\, maritime shipping\, and heavy industry\, where unique operational requirements demand tailored approaches to emissions reduction. \nThe discussion will also address the importance of implementing technology-neutral policies and incentives to promote sustainable fuels\, ensuring market competition and accelerating innovation across all viable decarbonization pathways. \nAgenda \nRecording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/public-debate-beyond-electrification-balancing-complexity-and-flexibility-in-the-eus-sustainable-fuels-policies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250305T120000
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Consultation – 2025 State of the EU ETS Report
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event.  “Important! Online participation was only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels” \nThis meeting was by invitation only.  \nThis meeting was intended as a brainstorming meeting with a small group of invited stakeholders and policy makers\, which will brainstorm on the draft presentation and content of the 2025 State of the EU ETS Report[1]. It follows the stakeholder session ERCST hosted on December 17. This will be the tenth annual report on the State of the EU ETS and builds on the reports produced by this group of authors\, and other partners\, in the last years. The 2024 edition is available through this link. \nThe Report is intended as a “snapshot”\, providing policymakers and stakeholders with an overview of how the EU ETS is doing by April of each year\, based on previous year data. For each topic\, the authors will present the expected draft presentation and content\, which will allow for an in-depth discussion with the participants\, and to address any gaps\, or make any corrections needed. \n[1] The 2025 State of the EU ETS Report is a joint effort between ERCST\, Compass Lexecon\, BloombergNEF\, and the Wegener Centre for climate and global change at the University of Graz. \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/stakeholder-consultation-2025-state-of-the-eu-ets-report/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, 1000 Bruxelles
CATEGORIES:EU ETS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20241203T103517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T095152Z
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SUMMARY:Stakeholders Consultation: Green Claims Directive (GCD) trilogues - How does the GCD connect to Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs)?
DESCRIPTION:This was an in person event. \nOn March 23\, 2023\, the Commission submitted to the European Parliament and the Council\, a proposal for a directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (i.e.\, “Green Claims Directive” or “GCD”). The GCD establishes minimum requirements for the substantiation and communication of explicit voluntary environmental claims in business-to-consumer commercial practices. Within these\, climate-related claims based on carbon credits – normally issued in VCMs – are explicitly included. \nThe European Parliament adopted its position\, with further changes and several restrictions to climate-related claims\, on March 12\, 2024\, in plenary. On June 17\, 2024\, the Council adopted its position (‘general approach’) – which will form the basis for negotiations between the co-legislators in the new legislative cycle. Trilogues\, which were supposed to begin in Autum 2024\, are expected to begin in 2025 Q1 – during the Polish Presidency. \nThis stakeholders meeting aimed to look at the GCD proposal and allow a brainstorming session on: (i) how it connects with VCMs; (ii) how the discussion is important\, in the end\, for voluntary corporate action; (iii) what are the potential implications for VCMs; and (iv) what to expect from the trilogues on this matter. \n  \nDraft Agenda \nERCST Slides \nCarbon Gap Slides
URL:https://ercst.org/event/stakeholders-consultation-green-claims-directive-gcd-trilogues-how-does-the-gcd-connects-to-voluntary-carbon-markets/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, 1000 Bruxelles
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250311T170000
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CREATED:20241126T162130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T092011Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Event - Implementation and transposition of hydrogen regulations in the EU Member States
DESCRIPTION:This was an in person event.  \nThis was the launch event of ERCST Paper ‘Implementation and transposition of hydrogen regulations in the EU Member States’. \nThe goal of this initiative is to assess how EU Member States are implementing and transposing EU regulations and directives into their national framework. A few Member States have been selected as case study. The Paper aims to identify:   \n\nHow the Member States implementing and transposing EU hydrogen regulations (eg. RED III\, Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market package\, RED II\, FuelEU maritime\, RefuelEU aviation\, REPowerEU\, Net Zero Industry Act) and which are the best practices that emerged.\nWhich tools (e.g.\, subsidies\, State Aid\, tax incentives but also policies) are being used in EU Member states to promote the adoption of hydrogen technologies and how are these instruments tailored to meet the unique needs and conditions the various countries.\nWhether the Member States have/plan to develop programs or bilateral mechanisms to interact with the other Member States.\n\nPaper \nRecording \nSlides \nAgenda  \n      \n  \n 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/launch-event-public-event-implementation-and-transposition-of-hydrogen-regulations-in-the-eu-member-states/
CATEGORIES:HYDROGEN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250312T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250312T163000
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CREATED:20241128T145658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T113202Z
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SUMMARY:Focus Group - Circular Carbon Economy: CO₂ as a Valuable Resource
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event. \nThis meeting is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact mvarricchio@ercst.org. \nAs the European Union strives to achieve climate neutrality by 2050\, utilizing CO₂ as a resource within a Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) has emerged as a critical strategy. Recent EU policy developments\, notably the European Commission’s Industrial Carbon Management Strategy\, underscore the importance of CO₂ utilization technologies. These technologies not only play a vital role in reducing emissions but also open up new economic opportunities by transforming CO₂ into valuable products. \nThis focus groups aims to examine the EU regulatory framework in CO₂ utilization\, and identify business opportunities that align with EU climate objectives. The discussion will address the economic viability of CO₂-derived products and examine the crucial role of public-private partnerships in scaling up CO₂ utilization projects. This event will evaluate the impact of the European Commission’s Industrial Carbon Management Strategy and explore the challenges and opportunities in aligning CO₂ utilization with the EU Green Deal objectives. By bringing together industry experts\, policymakers\, and technical specialists\, the event seeks to share insights and foster collaboration on strategies to accelerate the deployment of CO₂ utilization technologies. \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/focus-group-circular-carbon-economy-co2-as-a-valuable-resource/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250325T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20241202T142307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T093859Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Event: Solutions for exports of EU CBAM-covered goods
DESCRIPTION:This was an online event. \nThe CBAM’s transitional period is underway\, however several issues remain unresolved ahead of the definitive period and numerous delegated and implementing legislations\, along with reviews are due before the end of the transitional period. Altogether\, 2025 will be an important year for the CBAM\, with decisions on principal design parameters through several reviews and implementing and delegated acts scheduled throughout the year. \nERCST’s ‘Border Carbon Adjustments in the EU – Phase VI’ workstream will start off 2025 by revisiting the topic of exports. \nAt this event the ERCST launched and presented a paper that identifies solutions for addressing the carbon leakage risk associated with EU-produced goods subject to the CBAM that are destined for export to third countries. Building on ERCST’s work in Phase III on a WTO-aligned export solution\, and in Phase V on the broader implications of the CBAM for export-oriented sectors\, the paper proposes an updated policy mechanism to mitigate the competitiveness impacts on exporters. \nThe launch of the paper was followed by interventions by a set of panellists\, as well as meeting participants. \nPaper \nRecording \nSlides \nAgenda \n 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/launch-event-solutions-for-exports-of-eu-cbam-covered-goods/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20241203T102411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T105108Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Event - Future of Emissions Trading in the EU: Price Signal and Competitiveness (Public Event)
DESCRIPTION:This was an in-person event. \nThis was the launch event of the ERCST report on the ‘Price signal & competitiveness’\, under the framework of the ‘Future of the Emissions Trading in the EU’ project. \nThe “Future of Emissions Trading System in the EU” is a process that ERCST is putting in place to provide original analytical insights\, pinpoint challenges\, and propose solutions for the evolution of the Emissions Trading System in the EU with the participation in this important debate of EU institutions and EU stakeholders. In the framework of this sub-workstream\, ERCST has been organising thematic events along the year focused on key issues for the Emission Trading in the EU. This is the third of seven reports ERCST will produce in the framework of the Future of the Emission Trading in the EU project. \nPaper \nRecording \nDraft Agenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/launch-event-future-of-emissions-trading-in-the-eu-price-signal-and-competitiveness-public-event/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, 1000 Bruxelles
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250408T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250210T100359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T102549Z
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SUMMARY:Expert consultation: Extension of the CBAM scope
DESCRIPTION:This was an online event. \nWhile the CBAM’s transitional period is underway\, several issues remain unresolved ahead of the definitive period\, and numerous delegated and implementing legislations\, as well as reviews\, are due before the end of the transitional period. \nAltogether\, 2025 is a pivotal year for the CBAM\, with key decisions on its main design parameters expected through multiple reviews\, as well as implementing and delegated acts scheduled throughout the year. \nIn the second report under the ‘Border Carbon Adjustments in the EU – Phase VI’ workstream\, ERCST will explore the extension of the CBAM scope to downstream products and additional sectors\, in anticipation of the formal review by the European Commission planned for 2025. \nAt this expert consultation\, the ERCST will invite a small group of key stakeholders to discuss the implications of expanding the CBAM scope and explore the key KPIs that should be evaluated when considering its extension to specific downstream products and additional sectors. \nSlides \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/expert-consultation-extension-of-the-cbam-scope/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:CBAM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250410T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20241128T145842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T082630Z
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Consultation - Advancing BECCS in the EU: a Policy Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Register Online \nThis is an online event. \n  \nThe European Union’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 necessitates the deployment of negative emissions technologies\, with Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) being a pivotal component. BECCS offers the unique advantage of generating renewable energy while simultaneously removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However\, its large-scale implementation requires careful policy planning to ensure that it aligns with sustainable land use practices and does not adversely affect food security or compete excessively for land resources. \nThis event is dedicated to exploring how policy can advance BECCS deployment within the EU in a manner that harmonizes land use with carbon dioxide removal objectives. We will delve into the legislative measures and regulatory frameworks needed to facilitate sustainable BECCS integration into the EU’s climate and energy policies. The discussions will address the complexities of aligning land use policies with BECCS goals\, considering the multifaceted challenges of land availability\, and biomass sourcing. \nAgenda \n 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/stakeholder-consultation-advancing-beccs-in-the-eu-a-policy-perspective/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250508T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250415T070938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T070938Z
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Consultation - Leveraging CO₂ in the Circular Carbon Economy
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event.  \nYou are welcome to register through the link below. Registered participants will receive an automatic confirmation email after registration. \nRegister Online \nThe transition to a climate-neutral economy requires innovative policy approaches to carbon management. As the European Commission advances its Industrial Carbon Management Strategy\, there is a pressing need to examine the policy frameworks and implementation mechanisms that will enable widespread CO₂ utilization in the EU. This stakeholder consultation will analyze the critical policy instruments and regulatory frameworks needed to create a thriving market for CO₂-derived products. \nThe discussion will address key policy enablers and barriers for CO₂ utilization deployment\, explore and examine the role of crediting certification schemes. By bringing together policymakers\, industry stakeholders\, and experts\, the event aims to identify concrete policy recommendations to accelerate the development of a robust Circular Carbon Economy in alignment with EU climate objectives. \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/stakeholder-consultation-leveraging-co%e2%82%82-in-the-circular-carbon-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250512T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250418T100509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T073033Z
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Roundtable – Future of Emissions Trading in the EU: Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDRs)
DESCRIPTION:This is an in person event.  “Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels” \nThis meeting is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact pnouallet@ercst.org.  \nThis meeting is intended as a brainstorming meeting for a small group of invited stakeholders and policy makers\, in the framework of ERCST’s ‘Future of the Emissions Trading in the EU’ project. \nThe “Future of Emissions Trading System in the EU” is a process that ERCST is putting in place to provide original analytical insights\, pinpoint challenges\, and propose solutions for the evolution of the Emissions Trading System in the EU with the participation in this important debate of EU institutions and EU stakeholders. In the framework of this sub-workstream\, ERCST has been organising thematic events along the year focused on key issues for the Emission Trading in the EU. This is the fourth of seven reports ERCST will produce in the framework of the Future of the Emission Trading in the EU project.\n \nThis stakeholder session will feed the final Report on “Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDRs)”\, to be launched in June. \nDraft Agenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/stakeholder-roundtable-future-of-emissions-trading-in-the-eu-carbon-dioxide-removals-cdrs/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, 1000 Bruxelles
CATEGORIES:CCS-U,EU ETS,Event organised by ERCST
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20241128T151746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T123317Z
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SUMMARY:2025 State of the EU ETS Report - Launch Event (Public Event)
DESCRIPTION:This was an in-person event. \nThis is the launch event of the 2025 State of the EU ETS Report[1]. During this event the report will be presented by the authors and discussed by commentators. This will be the tenth annual report on the State of the EU ETS and builds on the reports produced by this group of authors\, and other partners\, in the last years. The 2024 edition is available through this link. \nThe annual “State of the EU ETS” Report aims to provide such an independent contribution to the policy debate\, which is needed to ensure that the EU ETS is “fit for purpose”. The Report is intended as a “snapshot”\, providing policymakers and stakeholders with an overview of how the EU ETS is doing by April of each year\, based on previous year data. This event will cover the 2025 Report. This year’s edition reflects the track record of the ETS last year\, its recent developments\, and the role the ETS is expected to play in the longer term. \n[1] The 2025 State of the EU ETS Report is a joint effort between ERCST\, Compass Lexecon\, BloombergNEF\, and the Wegener Centre for climate and global change at the University of Graz. \nPaper \nSlides \nRecording \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/2025-state-of-the-eu-ets-report-launch-event-public-event/
LOCATION:University Foundation\, Rue d’Egmont\, 11\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EU ETS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250603T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250505T124747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T130548Z
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SUMMARY:Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage in the EU: Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This was an online event. \nThe report examines Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) in the European Union context\, focusing on its potential role in meeting climate targets and the associated challenges and opportunities for implementation. \nThe scope of this report encompasses: \n\nPolicy landscape analysis within the EU framework\, particularly the Carbon Removals Certification Framework (CRCF)\, Renewable Energy Directive (RED)\, and potential integration with the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).\nChallenges in the deployment in the EU:\n\n\nTechnical and infrastructure limitations\nRegulatory and financial barriers\n\nThe report aims to: \n\nEvaluate the role of BECCS in reaching the EU’s climate targets\, particularly in light of the European Commission’s 2040 climate target recommendation and IPCC projections\nIdentify key barriers to BECCS deployment at scale within the European context.\n\nPaper \nRecording \nSlides \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-in-the-eu-challenges-and-opportunities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250612T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250417T124945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T093207Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Event: Extension of the CBAM Scope
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event. \nAs the EU navigates the CBAM transitional period\, 2025 stands out as a critical year for shaping its future. With crucial reviews underway and key implementing decisions pending before the definitive period begins\, the landscape is actively evolving. A central question in current discussions is the potential expansion of the CBAM scope. \nThis second report under ERCST’s ‘Border Carbon Adjustments in the EU – Phase VI’ workstream will explore the extension of the CBAM scope to additional sectors and downstream products. \nAt this event\, the ERCST will launch and present a paper that analyzes the potential for expanding the CBAM scope to additional sectors and downstream products\, in anticipation of the formal review by the European Commission planned for this year. \nBased on active stakeholder engagement\, it will assess the implications of expanding (or not expanding) the CBAM scope\, and offer recommendations on the factors to evaluate when deciding to bring new sectors and/or products under the scope. \nDraft Agenda \nRecording \nPaper \nSlides \n 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/launch-event-extension-of-the-cbam-scope/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250619T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250428T104150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T085125Z
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SUMMARY:European Hydrogen Bank – Second Auction and Next Steps (Public Event)
DESCRIPTION:This was an online event.   \nThe EU Hydrogen Bank was established to attract private investments in renewable hydrogen and strengthen hydrogen value chains across Europe. Following the first pilot auction in 2023\, the European Commission launched a second auction in December 2024 with revised terms\, including new resilience requirements\, a focus on industrial competitiveness\, and a dedicated budget for maritime projects. Spain\, Lithuania\, and Austria also joined the “Auctions-as-a-Service” scheme for this round. The auction received 61 bids\, with results expected by mid-2025.This event discussed the structure of the Hydrogen Bank\, analyzed the outcomes of the second auction\, and explored potential adjustments for future auctions. \nKey questions to be addressed included: \n\nWhich are the main ‘learnings’ from the first and second auction?\nShould low-carbon hydrogen be included in the scope of the Hydrogen Bank and its future auctions?\nShould the Hydrogen Bank keep providing a separate basket for specific sectors? If yes\, which ones?\nShould the ‘resilience requirement’ be expanded to other countries in addition to China?\n\n  \nAgenda     Slides    Recording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/european-hydrogen-bank-second-auction-and-next-steps/
LOCATION:ERCST Rue Archimède 61\, 1000 Bruxelles
CATEGORIES:HYDROGEN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250515T101706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T071308Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Event - Future of emissions trading in the EU: CDRs
DESCRIPTION:The launch event was held at the University Foundation\, Rue d’Egmont 11\, 1000 Brussels \n  \n  \nThis event marks the launch of the Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDRs) Report\, part of the “Future of Emissions Trading in the EU” project. This initiative by ERCST aims to provide original analytical insights\, identify challenges\, and propose solutions for the evolution of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) during the second phase of Phase IV (2025–2030) and beyond. Throughout the year\, a series of reports will be released\, each addressing different facets of the EU ETS’s future. \nIn line with the EU ETS Directive\, the European Commission is mandated to annually assess the system’s functioning and future design. In June 2024\, the Commission initiated a call for tenders to support the evaluation of the EU ETS and the Market Stability Reserve (MSR)\, as well as the 2026 review of both mechanisms. Building on this\, in April 2025\, the Commission launched a 12-week public consultation to gather stakeholder views on the evaluation and review of the EU ETS and MSR\, aiming to ensure the system continues to contribute effectively to the EU’s climate neutrality goals by 2050 . \nComplementing the Commission’s official review\, independent assessments play a crucial role in evaluating the EU ETS’s functionality and delivery. This event will present the fourth report of the “Future of Emissions Trading in the EU” initiative\, focusing on Carbon Dioxide Removals. The authors will present their findings\, followed by a discussion with participants. \nAgenda \nRead the report  \nWatch the recording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/launch-event-future-of-emissions-trading-in-the-eu-cdrs/
LOCATION:University Foundation\, Rue d’Egmont\, 11\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250618T083559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T142949Z
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SUMMARY:2040 Climate Target: EU’s Climate Turning Point?
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis was an online event. \nThe European Climate Law required the EU to set a 2040 climate target within six months of the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement—an essential milestone on the path to climate neutrality. On 6 February 2024\, the EU Commission published its Communication ‘Securing our future – Europe’s 2040 climate target and path to climate neutrality by 2050 building a sustainable\, just and prosperous society’\, recommending a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The 2040 target\, once agreed\, will form the basis of the EU’s new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement\, to be communicated to the UNFCCC before COP30. \n \nThe Commission officially published the 2040 climate target on July 2\, 2025. \n \nThis event discussed the implications of the EU’s 2040 climate target across sectors\, examined the enabling conditions identified by the Commission\, and assessed the alignment of the target with long-term climate neutrality goals. \n \nDraft agenda    Slides Recording\n 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/2040-climate-target-eus-climate-turning-point/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250618T092919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T144301Z
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SUMMARY:Omnibus Simplification Package: CSRD\, CSDDD - Where Do We Stand?
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis was an online event. \nOn February 26\, 2025\, the EU Commission published the “Omnibus Simplification Package”\, proposal introducing adjustments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The Omnibus aims to reduce regulatory burdens particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and certain larger companies\, while reinforcing the EU’s commitment to enhancing competitiveness and ensuring a more proportionate and practical implementation of sustainability obligations. \nCurrently\, both the Council of the EU and the European Parliament are working on their draft positions\, which will form the basis for Trilogue negotiations expected in the fall.    \nThe goal of this event was to analyse the proposed changes introduced by the European Commission and\, where available\, the draft positions of the Council and Parliament. Additionally\, the event offered a platform to discuss the main challenges and opportunities associated with simplifying and implementing the CSRD and CSDDD frameworks\, particularly in terms of feasibility\, international coherence\, and business impact. \nDraft Agenda  Slides   Recording \n 
URL:https://ercst.org/event/omnibus-simplification-package-csrd-csddd-where-do-we-stand/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250826T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250729T095204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T092543Z
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SUMMARY:ERCST Brainstorming Session - European Climate Law Amendment & 2040 Target
DESCRIPTION:This is a by-invitation only ONLINE event. If you are interested in joining please contact ccavallera@ercst.org \nThis meeting is intended as a discussion on the recently launched public consultation by the European Commission on the amendment of European Climate Law to include the 2040 climate target\, open for feedback from 21 July 2025 to 15 September 2025.   \nERCST is considering submitting feedback to this consultation. We recognize its importance and would like to discuss with you and hear a diverse set of views to ensure that our contribution is well grounded.  \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/ercst-brainstorming-session-european-climate-law-amendment-2040-target/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250707T160141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T103952Z
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Roundtable – Future of Emissions Trading in the EU: Agriculture ETS
DESCRIPTION:!!! VENUE CHANGE !!! – Event will now be held at Curalia\, Rue des Deux Églises 33\, 1000 Bruxelles \n  \nThis is an in person event.  “Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels” \n  \nThis meeting is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact ncaruana@ercst.org.  \nThis meeting is intended as a brainstorming meeting for a small group of invited stakeholders and policy makers\, in the framework of ERCST’s ‘Future of the Emissions Trading in the EU’ project. The fifth theme to be addressed by the project concerns ‘Agriculture ETS’\, with the Report to be released in October 2025. \nThe “Future of Emissions Trading System in the EU” is a process that ERCST is putting in place to provide original analytical insights\, pinpoint challenges\, and propose solutions for the evolution of the Emissions Trading System in the EU with the participation in this important debate of EU institutions and EU stakeholders. In the framework of this sub-workstream\, ERCST has been organising thematic events along the last 2 years focused on key issues for the Emission Trading in the EU. This is the fifth of seven reports ERCST will produce in the framework of the Future of the Emission Trading in the EU project. \nDraft Agenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/stakeholder-roundtable-future-of-emissions-trading-in-the-eu-agriculture-ets/
LOCATION:Curalia\, Rue des Deux Églises 33\, 1000 Bruxelles\, Rue des Deux Églises 33\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EU ETS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250909T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250707T152103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T075311Z
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SUMMARY:Focus Group -  Bridging the CDR funding gap: design options and policy choices
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event.  \nBy invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact mvarricchio@ercst.org \nThis Focus Group is designed to examine how the European Union can accelerate the deployment of permanent CDR solutions by designing effective funding mechanisms. The discussion will begin with an exploration of the current landscape of CDR financing in the EU\, acknowledging that while CDR is increasingly recognized as a strategic tool for achieving climate neutrality by 2050\, the existing funding frameworks remain fragmented and complex to navigate. \nKey topics will include the potential of a public purchasing programme for permanent carbon removal credits\, the design and application of Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs)\, and the role of other mechanisms such as competitive tenders and voluntary markets. The event will encourage debate on the advantages\, risks\, and trade-offs of each approach\, and seek input on policy choices that can ensure high-quality\, verifiable removals while mobilizing both public and private investment. \nThe goal is to identify actionable pathways for the EU to lead in the development and scaling of robust CDR solutions as part of its climate neutrality strategy. \n  \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/focus-group-bridging-the-cdr-funding-gap-design-options-and-policy-choices/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250910T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250630T083941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T104739Z
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SUMMARY:Expert Consultation: EU CBAM Implementation Challenges
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact lfleury@ercst.org. \nAs the EU navigates the CBAM transitional period\, 2025 is a pivotal year for shaping its future. Crucial reviews are underway\, and key implementing decisions are pending before the definitive period kicks off on January 1st\, 2026. \nIn its third report under the ‘Border Carbon Adjustments in the EU – Phase VI’ workstream\, the ERCST will explore the implementation challenges and\, particularly\, the circumvention risks of the CBAM. \nAt this expert consultation\, the ERCST will bring together a small group of key stakeholders to discuss circumvention risks related to the CBAM\, including resource shuffling\, transshipment\, artificial splitting\, and strategic product modifications.  \nWe’ll delve into how these loopholes could undermine the CBAM’s environmental integrity and economic impact\, assess the effectiveness of the EU CBAM’s current design in mitigating these threats\, and collectively identify solutions. \nDraft agenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/expert-consultation-eu-cbam-implementation-challenges/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250915T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250825T083343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T125939Z
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SUMMARY:Macro Economic Implications of the 2040 EU Climate Change Target
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” css_params=””] \n  \nThis was an online event.  \nOn 2 July 2025\, the European Commission published the EU’s 2040 climate target\, proposing a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels. While the target provides clarity on the EU’s climate trajectory towards 2050\, it also carries significant macroeconomic implications. Delivering such a deep decarbonisation pathway will require major structural transformations across European economies\, with wide-ranging consequences for competitiveness\, fiscal sustainability\, labour markets\, and investment patterns. At the same time\, it creates opportunities for innovation\, technological leadership\, and long-term growth. \nThis event focused on the macroeconomic implications of the 2040 target. Bringing together leading experts in economics and climate policy\, the discussion explored the trade-offs\, risks\, and opportunities of the EU’s climate ambition\, and assessed how policy can support both climate neutrality and economic resilience. \nDraft Agenda Read our Feedback to the EC  Watch the recording[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://ercst.org/event/macro-economic-implications-of-the-2040-target/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250826T134120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T074456Z
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SUMMARY:Cracking the dilemma of international carbon credits in the EU 2040 target: can EU’s climate action turn geopolitical without losing domestic integrity?
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nWith COP30 just around the corner\, and as the EU is debating its 2035 NDC and 2040 targets\, EU faces a key strategic dilemma of whether international carbon credits should be included in its 2040 emissions reduction target and if so\, under which quantitative and qualitative conditions\, governance instruments and at which risks regarding its domestic EU ETS? Some fear that including international carbon credits will undermine EU’s climate leadership and the stability and credibility of the EU ETS and ultimately reduce the incentives for high quality carbon removals in the EU\, others accuse the EU of reneging on its obligation to reduce domestically its carbon footprint. Yet\, others see in this an opportunity for EU to leverage its geoeconomic influence\, to push further the clean trade and investment partnerships and the climate diplomacy agenda\, to strengthen the UNFCCC process at a time where the US is creating a leadership void and to transform article 6 into an incentive for investing in CDR technologies over the long term. \nThis joint Ifri & ERCST roundtable explored these positions and questions and seeked to guide the reflections on the way forward for the EU.\n\n\n\n\n  \nDraft agenda      Read our feedback to the EC Recording
URL:https://ercst.org/event/cracking-the-dilemma-of-international-carbon-credits-in-the-eu-2040-target-can-eus-climate-action-turn-geopolitical-without-losing-domestic-integrity/
LOCATION:Conseil central de l’économie\, Avenue de la Joyeuse Entrée\, 17\, 1040 Bruxelles
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250925T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250429T085633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T084456Z
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SUMMARY:Low-Carbon Hydrogen Delegated Act: a turning point for the hydrogen market ramp-up? (Public Event)
DESCRIPTION:This was an in-person event.  “Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels” \nThis event aimed to discuss the final version of the Delegated Act on low carbon fuels (for which low-carbon hydrogen is the key component) and assess whether it will drive meaningful change by facilitating the scale-up of the hydrogen market\, boosting demand\, and providing much-needed clarity on the methodology for calculating GHG emissions from low-carbon hydrogen. \nKey questions that were addressed include: \n\nDoes the recently published Delegated Act provide sufficient clarity and certainty to support long-term investment decisions and accelerate the ramp-up of the hydrogen market?\nIs the Delegated Act sufficiently technology neutral to foster innovation across a broad range of low-carbon hydrogen production pathways\, beyond electrolysis?\nWhat are the most significant implementation challenges that you foresee with the Delegated Act?\n\nThis event was under Chatham House Rule. \nDraft Agenda  Slides
URL:https://ercst.org/event/low-carbon-hydrogen-delegated-act-a-turning-point-for-the-hydrogen-market-ramp-up-public-event/
LOCATION:conseil central de l’economie\, Avenue d’auderghem 20\, 1000 Brussels
CATEGORIES:HYDROGEN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250930T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250717T152650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T084834Z
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SUMMARY:Debate - Review of the EU CO2 Emission Performance Standards for New Cars and Vans
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event.  \nBy invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact mvarricchio@ercst.org \nIn April 2023\, the European Union amended Regulation (EU) 2019/631\, setting stricter CO2emission performance standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles\, targeting a 100% emission reduction by 2035. The European Commission is now reviewing these standards\, as mandated by Article 15\, to assess progress towards the 2035 targets\, considering technological developments and the need for an economically viable transition to sustainable mobility. \nERCST intends to contribute to the ongoing public consultation. The purpose of this session is to discuss and analyze the proposed review of the CO2 emission performance standards. The meeting is structured as a workshop for a selected group of invited stakeholders and experts to explore potential implications and gather diverse perspectives.\n \nDraft Agenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/debate-review-of-the-eu-co2-emission-performance-standards-for-new-cars-and-vans/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251007T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250707T152736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T071627Z
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SUMMARY:Public Debate -  Flexibility in the EU’s Road Transport Decarbonization Policy: Electrification and Sustainable Fuels
DESCRIPTION:Register in person \nRegister online \n  \nThis is a hybrid event.  Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels. \nThis debate seeks to explore and critically examine the range of strategies available to reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector. While electrification is widely recognized by the EU as a cornerstone of its decarbonization efforts\, relying exclusively on it may not be a universally applicable or sufficient solution for all segments of road transport. The discussion aims to delve into alternative and complementary approaches\, such as the use of sustainable fuels—including e-fuels\, biofuels\, and hydrogen—and how these can be integrated into a balanced and effective policy framework. \nParticipants will engage in a thorough examination of the merits and limitations of an electrification-only strategy. The debate will consider technical\, economic\, and operational challenges faced by various transport modes\, particularly those where electrification is more difficult to implement\, such as long-haul freight\, heavy-duty vehicles\, and certain specialized transport services. \nA key focus of the debate will be the importance of adopting technology-neutral policies. This approach encourages the creation of regulatory frameworks that do not favor one specific technology but instead support a competitive market environment where multiple decarbonization technologies can be viable. By promoting innovation across all viable technologies\, the EU can accelerate progress toward its climate goals while avoiding unintended consequences such as market distortions or reduced industrial competitiveness. \n  \nAgenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/public-debate-flexibility-in-the-eus-road-transport-decarbonization-policy-electrification-and-sustainable-fuels/
LOCATION:Curalia\, Rue des Deux Églises 33\, 1000 Bruxelles\, Rue des Deux Églises 33\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250707T160026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T143531Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Event - Future of Emissions Trading in the EU: Agriculture ETS (Public Event)
DESCRIPTION:This was an in person event.  “Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels” \nThis was the launch event of the Agriculture ETS Report\, under the framework of the Future of the EU ETS project.  The “Future of the EU ETS” was a process ERCST is putting in place to provide original analytical insights\, pinpoint challenges\, and propose solutions for the evolution of the EU ETS during the second Phase of phase IV (2025-2030) and post-Phase IV. \nFollowing the example of the recent extension of carbon pricing to road transport and buildings\, emission trading in agriculture could provide the right incentives to decarbonise this sector. \nThis event covered the Agriculture ETS Report\, this being the fifth report of the Future of the EU ETS project. The authors presented their findings\, followed by a discussion with participants. \nAgenda  Report  Slides  Recording \nDraft Agenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/launch-event-future-of-emissions-trading-in-the-eu-agriculture-ets-public-event/
LOCATION:Conseil central de l’économie\, Avenue de la Joyeuse Entrée\, 17\, 1040 Bruxelles
CATEGORIES:EU ETS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251014T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072715
CREATED:20250707T152237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T075420Z
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Consultation -  Bridging the CDR funding gap: design options and policy choices
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event.  \nBy invitation only. If you are interested in attending\, please contact mvarricchio@ercst.org \nThis Stakeholder Consultation is designed to examine how the European Union can accelerate the deployment of permanent CDR solutions by designing effective funding mechanisms. The discussion will begin with an exploration of the current landscape of CDR financing in the EU\, acknowledging that while CDR is increasingly recognized as a strategic tool for achieving climate neutrality by 2050\, the existing funding frameworks remain fragmented and complex to navigate. \nKey topics will include the potential of a public purchasing programme for permanent carbon removal credits\, the design and application of Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs)\, and the role of other mechanisms such as competitive tenders and voluntary markets. The event will encourage debate on the advantages\, risks\, and trade-offs of each approach\, and seek input on policy choices that can ensure high-quality\, verifiable removals while mobilizing both public and private investment. \nThe goal is to identify actionable pathways for the EU to lead in the development and scaling of robust CDR solutions as part of its climate neutrality strategy. \n  \nAgenda \nDaft Agenda
URL:https://ercst.org/event/stakeholder-consultation-bridging-the-cdr-funding-gap-design-options-and-policy-choices/
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