Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stated European institutions must find solutions to curb volatile emissions allowance prices, highlighting growing discord among EU member states. Czech Republic, along with other V4 nations, advocated postponing the implementation of ETS 2, eventually securing a review by the European Commission. MEP Danuše Nerudová believes Europe is split between countries advancing rapidly in decarbonization and those struggling with the transition. MEP Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová agreed Europe faces a pivotal moment in its trajectory. She considers the multi-annual financial framework, set to begin in 2028, a potentially more contentious issue. Negotiations will be complex, she warned.