The European Commission released its latest infringement package, spotlighting key legal actions against several Member States for failing to meet their obligations under EU energy legislation. The measures aim to uphold the integrity of the EU’s internal energy market and accelerate the clean energy transition.
🔹 Formal Notices Sent to Bulgaria and Croatia
Both countries failed to submit required reports under Article 5 of the Electricity Directive (EU) 2019/944 by the January 1, 2025 deadline. These reports assess public interventions in electricity pricing and progress toward competitive, market-based energy systems. The Commission has given them two months to respond or face further action.
🔹 Reasoned Opinions for Malta and Slovakia
Malta and Slovakia have not fully transposed the revised Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2023/2413 into national law. This directive streamlines permitting procedures for renewable energy projects and related infrastructure. Slovakia previously received a reasoned opinion in February 2025 and now faces an additional one due to incomplete compliance.
🔹 Court Referrals for Sweden and Poland
- Sweden is being referred to the Court of Justice for failing to implement the revised Renewable Energy Directive, risking delays in renewable project approvals.
- Poland faces two separate referrals: one for not submitting its final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), and another for failing to deliver its long-term climate strategy making it the only EU country yet to do so.