{"id":43962,"date":"2025-11-27T18:14:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roncucciandpartners.com\/?p=43962"},"modified":"2025-11-28T09:50:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T08:50:47","slug":"cbam-in-serbia-how-companies-can-prepare-for-the-new-european-carbon-regulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roncucciandpartners.com\/en\/2025\/11\/27\/cbam-in-serbia-how-companies-can-prepare-for-the-new-european-carbon-regulation\/","title":{"rendered":"CBAM in Serbia: How Companies can Prepare for the New European Carbon Regulation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Belgrade, October 28, 2025 \u2013 The ESG Working Group of CEBAC<\/a>, the Council of European Business Associations and Chambers in Serbia, has organized the first of a series of workshops dedicated to CBAM \u2013 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.<\/strong> The aim is to help Serbian companies understand how to adapt to the new European regulatory framework, which will come into full effect on January 1, 2026<\/strong>, and will have a direct impact on those exporting to the EU market.<\/p>\n

The meeting was opened by Pasquale De Micco, Director of the European Integration and Economy Department at the EU Delegation to Serbia, who took office on October 1. Coming from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade, De Micco shared the European perspective on the new economic security policy and global trade reform.<\/p>\n

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Pasquale De Micco, Head of the European Integration and Economy Department at the EU Delegation to Serbia, introduces the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is CBAM and Why Does It Affect Serbia<\/h2>\n

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism<\/strong><\/a> is the tool with which the European Union introduces a price on CO\u2082 emissions incorporated into certain imported products. The basic idea is simple: to ensure that the cost of carbon is aligned between what is produced within the EU<\/strong>, already subject to the European ETS, and what comes from third countries. In other words, to prevent producers in less regulated contexts from competing solely because they do not internalize the environmental cost of their emissions.<\/p>\n

For Serbia, this transition is particularly delicate. The country does not yet have a fully operational ETS system and, at the same time, a significant portion of its exports are directed towards European customers. Many local supply chains are also active in carbon-intensive sectors. If the issue is underestimated, there is a risk that Serbian products will be perceived as more \u201ccarbon intensive\u201d and therefore less competitive.<\/p>\n

The Industries Primarily Affected by CBAM from January 1, 2026<\/h2>\n

The CEBAC workshop was a reminder that, in the initial phase of implementation, the CBAM will mainly cover these sectors:<\/p>\n