The growing share of renewable energy, now combined with batteries, is creating new challenges that also require new solutions Kaloyan Staykov for Capital, July 27, 2026 The political narrative surrounding the energy transition in the European Union often emphasizes its inevitability and boils down to a single, universal solution to every problem: more renewable energy …
On July 17, 2026, the European Commission presented a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (the Electricity Regulation) on ensuring the future affordability of electricity bills in the Union by reducing system costs and promoting electrification and digitalization (COM(2026) 600 final, 2026/0203 (COD)). The proposal …
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The European Commission presented an action plan on electrification, accompanied by a proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to support industry in the transition to clean energy. The two initiatives aim to accelerate the electrification of energy consumption and adapt the main decarbonization tool to the 2040 targets. The EU’s dependence on …
Today, the European Commission greenlighted Bulgaria’s fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. The Commission found that Bulgaria has satisfactorily completed 23 out of 26 milestones and targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision. The reforms and investments tied to this payment request will drive positive change for citizens and businesses in areas such …
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The National Energy Chamber expresses serious concern over the apparent lack of timely action to ensure the continued energy security of the country and the stability of the electricity system following the expiration of the long-term agreement between the National Electricity Company (NEK) and TPP AES Galabovo. We are concerned that the imminent shutdown of …
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The plan is for EU citizens to begin generating half of the energy from renewable sources needed to achieve the EU’s climate neutrality goal. Energy communities are legal entities that enable citizens, small businesses, and local authorities to produce, manage, share, and consume their own energy. They can contribute to the energy transition, improve the …
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has highlighted several weaknesses in the Temporary Decarbonization Fund, which is designed to provide financial support to European companies at risk of carbon leakage, without, however, undermining the EU’s decarbonization efforts. In an opinion issued in April, the auditors warn that, in its current form, the Fund’s financial management …
On April 28, 2026, Bruegel launched a new tracking tool documenting the fiscal measures taken by European governments in response to the energy shock following the war with Iran on February 28, 2026, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The analysis covers only measures with a clearly defined budget—measures with an unspecified …
On April 30, 2026, the European Commission published a report (COM(2026) 850 final) on market-based electricity prices for end customers, effective competition in retail markets, and the promotion of flexibility remuneration in supply contracts. The document fulfills the Commission’s obligation under Article 5(10) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market in …
On April 30, the European Commission presented a package of recommendations aimed at protecting and supporting citizens as they participate in the transition to clean energy. Following the communication on the Citizens’ Energy Package and the “AccelerateEU” communication, the EC is now providing detailed practical guidance for citizens and households to further support a more …
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