The European Council also confirmed that free allocation will not expire and that existing measures will continue after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy, as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies, without the share of allowances to be auctioned being reduced.
Dhearbhaigh an Chomhairle Eorpach freisin nach rachaidh saor-leithdháileadh in éag agus go gcoinneofar bearta atá ann cheana i ndiaidh 2020 chun an riosca maidir le sceitheadh carbóin de thoradh ar bheartas aeráide a chosc, fad nach ngabhfar iarrachtaí inchomparáide de láimh i mórgheilleagair eile, gan an sciar lamháltas atá le cur ar ceant a bheith laghdaithe.