European Grids Package

Practical information

• Composition of the study group
• Administrator / Assistant in charge: Giorgia Bordignon / Daniel Makay
• TEN Section: 9 March 2026
• EESC plenary: 18-19 March 2026

Background: 

The European Grids Package aims to reinforce and modernise Europe’s energy networks, by strengthening cross-border planning and improving the integration of national energy grid systems, while also addressing infrastructure gaps and supporting Europe’s transition away from imported fossil fuels.

The package updates the TEN-E regulatory framework to better reflect EU climate goals and regional needs, creating a more coordinated approach to identifying priority projects across electricity, storage, hydrogen and CO₂ networks. It also accelerates project delivery by simplifying permitting procedures, promoting early public engagement and encouraging the use of smart, digital and grid-enhancing technologies to maximise existing capacity.

The initiative also aims to unlock investments, ensuring costs are shared fairly and boost resilience against cyber and physical risks, to prepare Europe’s energy grids for future challenges while supporting a more competitive and interconnected energy system.