Šahmanovićeva inicijativa za CBAM pred Evropskim parlamentom: Zapadni Balkan jedinstven oko izmjena regulative

Initiative conceived and launched by Minister of Energy and Mining Admir Šahmanović, and unanimously supported by energy ministers of the Western Balkans, has made a significant step forward at the European level. Proposals regarding the application of the CBAM regulation to the electricity sector have been formalized into amendments to the European Parliament and entered further review within the EU legislative process. This marks one of the most important joint steps of the Western Balkan countries toward European institutions in the energy sector and the first time an initiative launched by a Montenegrin minister receives regional support and is considered through the formal European Parliament procedure. It demonstrates shared vision for the energy future and readiness to seek joint solutions to upcoming challenges. He emphasized that the goal of the initiative is not to deviate from European climate and energy policies but to create a fair and sustainable framework that enables candidate countries to successfully carry out the energy transition without jeopardizing the stability of power systems and economic development. The essence of our initiative is precisely that. We recall that applying the CBAM mechanism to electricity, without considering the specifics of the Western Balkans, could impose a significant financial burden on regional energy companies. That is why Minister Šahmanović proposed amendments to this measure, supported by regional colleagues, advocating for a solution that allows continued decarbonization in a fair and sustainable manner. The Ministry of Energy and Mining will continue to actively represent the interests of citizens and the economy of the Western Balkans, confident that the European energy transition can only be successful if it is both ambitious and fair.