Political groups in the European Parliament have agreed on who will take the lead as rapporteurs for the legislative proposals in the automotive and grids packages.
By Markus Grabitz and Manuel Berkel
Following discussions between the EU member states, the Cypriot Council Presidency has presented the first amendments to the grid package. As well as financial issues, they also involve electrolyzers and renewable energies.
By Manuel Berkel
A draft bill from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has met with fierce criticism from industry associations, the Greens and the SPD. They fear that the proposal could severely restrict grid access for renewable energies and jeopardize investments.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In 2025, investments in the energy and transportation transition increased. Despite Trump, investment has also increased in the USA. The hydrogen and nuclear sectors are weakening.
By Nico Beckert
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.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
China’s state grid operator plans to invest approximately CNY 4 trillion to modernize its power network by 2030. The funds are intended primarily to expand distribution grids and strengthen long-distance west-east transmission lines.
By Fabian Peltsch
Following a power outage in Berlin, the lack of implementation of the EU directive on the protection of critical infrastructure is becoming a concern. According to a European legal expert, municipal utilities may have a special responsibility – but industry associations disagree.
By Manuel Berkel
The expansion of power grids will require billions in investment. The German Federal Network Agency has announced slightly higher returns for operators. Meanwhile, an Agora study calls for state support, especially for small municipal utilities.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EU is planning a legislative package for accelerated grid expansion. This will also include measures for greater centralization. Member states could save around EUR 560 billion if power grids are planned across national borders.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission has presented its Grids Package which mainly contains measures to centralize EU planning procedures. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is sympathetic to the idea of reallocating grid connection capacities.
By Manuel Berkel
