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18 Feb 2026

European Aluminium Calls for the Inclusion of Low-Carbon Aluminium in the 2035 Automotive Credit System

European Aluminium calls on EU institutions to include low-carbon aluminium credits—alongside those for low-carbon steel—within the CO₂ standards for cars regulation. Aluminium and steel are both used in significant volumes in vehicles and are largely substitutable in many applications. Limiting credits to low-carbon steel alone risks creating an uneven playing field between materials and incentivising suboptimal component choices. Including low-carbon aluminium in the scope of the regulation is therefore essential for strategic, technological and sustainability reasons.

17 Feb 2026

CBAM Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

The European Commission’s proposed Regulation establishing a temporary decarbonisation fund does not adequately address export exposure to the competitive disadvantages created by CBAM and risks weakening the competitiveness of the European aluminium value chain. To effectively prevent carbon leakage, the fund requires substantial adjustments, including preserving ETS free allocation for exports and compensating for increased raw material costs linked to CBAM’s impact on the Aluminium European Premium Duty-Paid (EDP).

17 Feb 2026

European Aluminium Position Paper on CBAM Downstream Scope Extension and Anti-Circumvention Measures

European Aluminium welcomes the European Commission’s intention to extend the scope of CBAM to downstream products. However, even with the changes proposed, and despite CBAM’s stated objectives, the mechanism is expected to have a detrimental impact on the entire European aluminium value chain. To effectively close loopholes and prevent circumvention, this position paper outlines key fixes that must be urgently integrated into the draft Commission proposal by the co-legislators.

9 Feb 2026

European Aluminium Calls for an Effective Trade Policy to Protect the European Aluminium Industry

European Aluminium calls on EU institutions to adopt decisive trade measures to safeguard the viability of the European aluminium sector, a strategic industry for Europe’s economic security, competitiveness and resilience. The sector is facing increasing pressure from global market disruptions, making targeted and effective policy action essential. This paper outlines European Aluminium’s key trade concerns and proposes concrete measures to protect a critical industry for Europe’s future.

26 Jan 2026

EA Input on European Commission Call for Evidence on Trade Measures to Ensure Sufficient Availability of Aluminium Scrap on the EU Market

European Aluminium welcomes the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on trade measures to ensure sufficient availability of aluminium scrap on the EU market. The sector’s transition towards climate neutrality is structurally dependent on increased use of recycled aluminium, which generates around 95% fewer CO₂ emissions than primary production. Ensuring access to adequate quantities of aluminium scrap at competitive prices within the EU is therefore a prerequisite for maintaining a resilient, low-carbon aluminium value chain in Europe.

24 Nov 2025

Position Paper: An Action Plan for the Affordable Electrification of the European Aluminium Industry

European primary aluminium production has a carbon footprint nearly 60% lower than the global average, largely due to the increasing use of low-carbon electricity in smelters. As one of the most electro-intensive industrial processes—where electricity represents 30–45% of total production costs—primary aluminium is disproportionately exposed to Europe’s high energy prices. Industrial gas and electricity prices in Europe are currently two to four times higher than in the US and China, driven largely by regulatory charges and system costs. This is why the Electrification Action Plan must prioritise delivering globally cost-competitive, low-carbon electricity for fully electrified processes like primary aluminium, enabling the sector to continue decarbonising while paving the way for broader industrial electrification in the future.