What is being decided?
The Commission proposes that the Council fix the EU position for the EEA Joint Committee so it can approve an amendment to Annex IV (Energy) of the EEA Agreement.
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European UnionEuropean Commission27 Jul 2026
Council Decision on EEA gas transmission tariff 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 harmonised transmission tariff structures for gas)
This proposal would set the EU position in the EEA Joint Committee on an amendment to the energy annex of the EEA Agreement about gas transmission tariff structures.
Selected official stepProposal published
- Actor
- European Commission
- Date
- 27 Jul 2026
- Record
- Proposal for a decision
Policy journeyProposal published
Understand the proposal
Six questions, grounded in the official record.Who could be affected?
The directly named parties are the EU side, the EEA Joint Committee, and the three EEA EFTA states: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Why is this proposed?
The Commission says the Council position is needed so the EEA Joint Committee can incorporate the gas tariff network code into the EEA Agreement.
Where would it apply?
It applies within the European Economic Area framework, through the EEA Joint Committee, and specifically to Annex IV (Energy) of the EEA Agreement.
When could it matter?
The file is a Commission proposal dated 27 July 2026 and, if adopted by the Council, the decision would take effect on the date of that adoption.
How would it work?
The Council would set the EU's line for the EEA Joint Committee, which would then decide by consensus on the attached draft amendment.
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