Commission launches targeted consultation on commodity derivatives markets
date: 27/02/2025
Commission launches targeted consultation on commodity derivatives markets
The European Commission is launching a consultation to comprehensively assess the current regulatory landscape of commodity derivatives, emission allowances markets, as well as certain aspects of spot energy markets, to ensure they continue to serve their critical function in the EU economy effectively. The feedback collected will feed into a report by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, as required by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), which will ultimately guide potential future policy initiatives in this area. The consultation is particularly timely considering the recent energy crisis, which highlighted the need for a deeper evaluation of existing rules and their effectiveness in promoting these markets and ensuring their optimal functioning. The consultation is open until 9 April 2025.