Governance of the Energy Union (Regulation)

In cep’s view, setting binding EU targets, without further defining them by way of binding national targets, is both unrealistic and legally inconsistent. Quasi-binding “recommendations” from the Commission would, however, be contrary to EU law because essential provisions must be passed by the EU legislative. For the same reasons, the authorisation allowing the Commission to adopt the “necessary provisions for the establishment and functioning” of the financing platform for renewable energy projects, is contrary to EU law.