Grid package: German federal government opposes interference in national planning

The European Commission wants to help member states get started on grid expansion. However, several documents show how the German government is working behind the scenes to oppose Brussels taking a stronger role.

27. March 2026
Arbeiten an einer 380-kV Höchstspannungsfreileitung, Neubau, entlang der Autobahn A57, bei Meerbusch, Arbeiter auf den Auslegern des Hochspannungsmasts, NRW, Deutschland,
The European Commission’s network package is intended to accelerate network expansion. (picture alliance / Jochen Tack | Jochen Tack)

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Last updated: 27. March 2026