electricity reform

CBAM Electricity Reform and Its Implications for Serbian Exporters Starting in 2026

The European Commission's recent proposal to amend the methodology for calculating emissions from imported electricity under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) holds significant implications for Serbian exporters. The changes, effective from January 1, 2026, will alter how carbon costs are attributed to goods entering the EU, particularly affecting those sectors reliant on electricity in their production processes. Under the revised framework, the assessment of electricity imported into the EU will transition away from a methodology that assumes fossil fuel-based…