Fertilizers Europe (FE) has welcomed the position adopted by the European Parliament regarding amendments to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). According to FE, the text maintains a balanced approach by preserving the mechanism's scope—including fertilizers—while simultaneously providing for support measures for sectors affected by exceptional market disruptions.

The organization believes that the decision brings greater regulatory stability and predictability to the European industry and helps ensure a more level playing field vis-à-vis imports from countries not subject to comparable carbon restrictions. FE also highlights the importance of a stable framework to facilitate the investments needed to decarbonize the European fertilizer industry.

Furthermore, the approved text recognizes the need to protect the competitiveness and resilience of downstream sectors—particularly farmers—in the event of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances. FE now calls on the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission to maintain this approach during the upcoming negotiations on the final legislation.



Link to the FE press release: https://www.fertilizerseurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fertilizers-Europe_Press-Release_CBAM_EP-Plenary-vote_final.pdf