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Smart meters: Expert opinion considers abolition of competition unlawful

A new legal opinion considers the feared abolition of competition for smart meters to be unlawful. According to the experts, the monopolization of metering point operation violates EU and constitutional law.

27. January 2026
A smart meter in a residential building in Berlin. (IMAGO / Berlinfoto)

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Last updated: 27. January 2026