
Brussels – The European Commission announced on Thursday that it has initiated proceedings against nearly all EU member states, including Spain, for failing to implement new regulations aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, as stated in a press release from the institution.
Member states were required to integrate most of the provisions from the directive adopted in 2023 into their national laws by May 21 of this year, with the exception of those related to the acceleration of permits, which had a deadline of July 1, 2024.
So far, only Denmark has met this timeline, prompting the Commission to send a formal notice to the remaining 26 EU member states. This marks the initial phase of infringement procedures that could eventually lead to cases being presented to the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU).
The directive in question seeks to “accelerate the deployment of renewable energy across all sectors of the economy,” not just in the electricity sector but particularly in areas where implementation is more challenging, such as heating and cooling, buildings, transport, and industry, according to the European Commission.
Brussels underscores that this regulation is “instrumental” in enhancing renewable energy production within the EU, which is essential for expediting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and “strengthening the energy security of the bloc.”
The Commission also asserts that these new rules “will help reduce energy prices and enhance the competitiveness of the European economy.”
The member states have two months to respond to the Commission, which may issue an ultimatum to those unsatisfactory responses before potentially taking the matter to the Luxembourg-based court. (July 24, 2025)













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