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EnergyEuropean CommissionJuly 27, 2026

Council Decision on EEA energy rules

Official titleProposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within...

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement (Network code on interoperability and data exchange rules)

This proposal sets the EU position in the EEA Joint Committee on an amendment to the energy part of the EEA Agreement about network code rules for interoperability and data exchange.

EUR-Lex sourceCOM/2026/390 finalUpdated Aug 1Source synced
Editorial illustration of A red-highlighted grid data-interface console connected to transmission-control equipment for Network code on interoperability and data exchange rules

Understand the proposal

Six questions, grounded in the official record.
01

What is being decided?

The European Commission proposes that the Council set the EU position in the EEA Joint Committee to amend Annex IV (Energy) of the EEA Agreement by incorporating Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/703.

02

Who could be affected?

The directly affected parties are the EEA Agreement system, including the EU and the three EEA EFTA states: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

03

Why is this proposed?

The Commission says the proposal is made so the EU can take a position for incorporating an EU network code into the EEA Agreement.

04

Where would it apply?

It would apply within the EEA Agreement, specifically to Annex IV (Energy) in the EEA legal framework.

05

When could it matter?

The file is a Commission proposal dated 27 July 2026, and the Council decision would take effect on the date it is adopted.

06

How would it work?

The Council would adopt an EU position for the EEA Joint Committee, which would then use that position to adopt the amendment to the EEA Agreement.

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