European Parliament
President.
Question No. 33 by Daniel Caspary 
Subject: Administrative charges for CO
certificates in connection with emission trading
In the context of emission trading, administrative charges amounting to several hundred thousand euros are sometimes imposed in Germany in connection with applications for CO
licences. On what basis are such charges calculated? Are the charges the same throughout the EU and, if not, how does the Commission intend to level out the differences? Is the Commission in general of the view that such charges should be imposed? What is the estimated total level of charges imposed on emitters of CO

