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Frequently asked questions
What does the guide cover?
The French carbon component and the excise on energies, the constitutional case law of 2000 and 2009, the EU ETS and ETS 2, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in its definitive regime since 1 January 2026, State aid, WTO compatibility, international climate law and litigation, and a practitioner’s grid: diagnosis, contract clauses, remedies and the 2026-2030 compliance calendar.
Who is it for?
Legal and tax departments, industrial companies subject to the ETS and the CBAM, importers, energy companies, shipping and airline operators and their advisers.
Is this the full French guide?
It is an abridged English edition of the firm’s 29-page French guide, stated as at 25 August 2026, keeping the tables, the five opening questions and the glossary.