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Electricity market design: No revision planned

The energy industry has reacted with alarm to recent remarks by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the electricity market design. For now, however, the Commission is seeking to play down the issue.

16. February 2026
Gas-fired power plants are typically the most expensive generators in the wholesale electricity market and therefore set the marginal price. (picture alliance/dpa | Oliver Berg)

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Last updated: 16. February 2026