Summary
A proposal to speed up the permitting of renewable energy, electricity grids, and storage projects across the EU. 10 08.07.2026
Other
energy
economy
environment
human rights
social policy
european union
administrative law
public administration
business and competition
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The proposal aims to significantly shorten the time needed for permits for renewable energy, grids, and storage.
- A new rule is introduced where the lack of a decision from authorities within a deadline can result in automatic approval for certain projects.
- Member States must establish a single digital portal to handle all steps of the permit-granting process for energy projects.
- Large renewable energy projects must share a portion of their economic benefits with local communities.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001, (EU) 2019/944, (EU) 2024/1788 as regards acceleration of permit-granting procedures
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001, (EU) 2019/944, (EU) 2024/1788 as regards acceleration of permit-granting procedures
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001, (EU) 2019/944, (EU) 2024/1788 as regards acceleration of permit-granting procedures
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001, (EU) 2019/944, (EU) 2024/1788 as regards acceleration of permit-granting procedures
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